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Mac Hughes
New member
Username: igloo
Post Number: 1
Registered: 05-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 - 04:43 pm: | 
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Considering a 75 foot trawler. Has a 1999 375 horsepower Caterpillar diesel engine, model 3408. If anyone has had any experience with this particular motor, I would appreciate your input.
Main question is this. The boat has a 25 foot beam. My concern is a get you home motor if something happened to the main Cat. With a 25 foot beam, are there any recommendations for utilization of a get home motor, or would this be nearly impractical. Thanks for any help. |
Glenn Simpson
Member
Username: trackhappy
Post Number: 4
Registered: 07-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 - 02:15 am: |
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I'd suggest an inboard would be impractical for weight, hookup ability etc. If you really tried hard, maybe a hydraulic pump/motor chain driven (leave the chain dosconnected until needed)onto the main shaft (Gen set engine maybe with clutched hydraulic pump.) Or maybe you could fit a nice 200HP outboard somewhere, even stowed aboard until required. Slow, but get you home eventually. |
Robert E. Hunter
Member
Username: shamrock20
Post Number: 81
Registered: 12-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 - 03:01 pm: |
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I think some spare parts like injectors, water pump etc. would be a good investment and a membership to a towing service if all else fails. The cost and inconvenience of a second motor in space and weight is a poor choice in my opinion.
The Cat 3408 is a good dependable Engine. With proper maintenance and inspection should not leave you stranded. |
Bondo
Senior Member
Username: bondo
Post Number: 2022
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 - 07:22 pm: |
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Ayuh,... A pair of 10hp Outboards would get you home,...
If the wind,+ water were goin' that way.... |
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