Apr 7, 2013 #1 R Retired Newbie Joined Apr 7, 2013 Messages 1 Location USA Looking at a 1998 Mainship 390 single cat 3116 engine. What efficency can I get at low speed? Will be doing the loop this year.
Looking at a 1998 Mainship 390 single cat 3116 engine. What efficency can I get at low speed? Will be doing the loop this year.
Apr 8, 2013 #2 D David O Senior Member Joined Oct 23, 2007 Messages 101 Location USA Vessel Name Lucky Dog Vessel Make Mainship 350 Trawler Retired, go here mainship : This list is for Mainship Owners and others who want to own a Mainship. That question is an ongoing subject. You will need to sign up to get access, not much of a problem. I would help but, my 98 350 has twins.
Retired, go here mainship : This list is for Mainship Owners and others who want to own a Mainship. That question is an ongoing subject. You will need to sign up to get access, not much of a problem. I would help but, my 98 350 has twins.
Apr 8, 2013 #3 jleonard Guru Joined Jun 25, 2008 Messages 5,067 Retired said: Looking at a 1998 Mainship 390 single cat 3116 engine. What efficency can I get at low speed? Will be doing the loop this year. Click to expand... By all means sign up for the Yahoo group owner's site. Bottom line is you'll get 3+ mpg at trawler speeds and that will be inclusive of genny time. For budgeting if you use 3 that will get you in the ballpark. Any better will be a bonus.
Retired said: Looking at a 1998 Mainship 390 single cat 3116 engine. What efficency can I get at low speed? Will be doing the loop this year. Click to expand... By all means sign up for the Yahoo group owner's site. Bottom line is you'll get 3+ mpg at trawler speeds and that will be inclusive of genny time. For budgeting if you use 3 that will get you in the ballpark. Any better will be a bonus.