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Ron Brassord
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" I run a 30' 87 Luhrs Alu
" I run a 30' 87 Luhrs Alura [round bilge full keel 10,000 pound boat] with a 260hp gas v8 engine, and would like to convert to diesel. The gas engine will push the boat up to 16-18 knots,but at prohibative fuel costs. Running at half rpm gives 7-8knots and three gallons per hour which is OK. A 200hp diesel would exceed $25,000 installed, which is not an option.
Since I always run at half the hp of the v8 gas engine, my question is, would a smaller diesel, about 80-100 or less hp do the trick. My objective is to get the dependabilty of diesel as well as the economy. I know I would clearly limit the top speed, but I never use it anyhow. I also might be more able to find a smaller used diesel and do the installation myself.
Trial and error could be very frustrating and expensive, and any first hand knowledge would be appreciated. Ron Brassord Lighthouse Point Fl. "
" I run a 30' 87 Luhrs Alura [round bilge full keel 10,000 pound boat] with a 260hp gas v8 engine, and would like to convert to diesel. The gas engine will push the boat up to 16-18 knots,but at prohibative fuel costs. Running at half rpm gives 7-8knots and three gallons per hour which is OK. A 200hp diesel would exceed $25,000 installed, which is not an option.
Since I always run at half the hp of the v8 gas engine, my question is, would a smaller diesel, about 80-100 or less hp do the trick. My objective is to get the dependabilty of diesel as well as the economy. I know I would clearly limit the top speed, but I never use it anyhow. I also might be more able to find a smaller used diesel and do the installation myself.
Trial and error could be very frustrating and expensive, and any first hand knowledge would be appreciated. Ron Brassord Lighthouse Point Fl. "