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Old 02-04-2013, 06:18 AM   #21
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Checked it out. I wouldn't think old style 2 stroke DD 6-71 would approach the low fuel consumption numbers I'm looking for.

IF , operated in the zone , 60% of rated as builr power the DD will create 16 HP from a gallon of fuel.

Sure in theory 20+ can be done with a DEDEC DD , but the cost of parts or a controll box would wope out the firtst 10,000 hours of "savings"

For most use 20 to 30 HP per cylinder is the range , so many trawlers would be fine with a 3-71.
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Old 02-04-2013, 08:29 AM   #22
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No matter which you decide, the alternative will always seem better. I miss sailing. When I'm sailing, I miss powerboating...
I miss the "silence" of sailing, but then I like the "gurgle" of a wet exhaust as well as the greater accommodations and protection from the elements of my trawler.
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.....I like the "gurgle" of a wet exhaust as well as the greater accommodations and protection from the elements of my trawler.
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Old 02-22-2013, 10:43 AM   #24
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Hi Bob,

We too are new here, and have just gone through the exact same decision making process you are making now. I wrote about it on our blog. Check it out if you are interested.

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