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Old 10-04-2009, 08:22 PM   #20
Colin
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RE: Pacific Trawler Owners Information

Hi Jay

This is Colin Dunwoody.* I have a 1976 Pacific Trawler (was Key Largo 1, now "SNAFU too" ) and am thinking of repowering from the Lehman to a 225 John Deere.* I see (from some info on the owners list) that you are running a 210 hp Cummins.* I am interested in your experience with repowering.

-did you gain much speed?* I currently run at 1750rpm at about 7.4kt.* on the Lehman with a 2.01-1 reduction.* I have a 1 3/4 inch diameter prop shaft and a 24 X 16 prop.* What is your cruise speed and max speed?

How was it getting the engine out and back in?* through the pilot house door or ...?
Did you have to change the prop shaft or prop?

What transmission reduction do you run?* What prop shaft diameter?* what prop size/pitch?

Any other major changes?

-how did your fuel economy change?

Are you happy with the boat with the repower?

I appreciate your input as I am still deciding whether to proceed.

Thanks
Colin
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