Helmsman 31 - Just shipped to me in Seattle

[dw8928]

I've been shooting for 0.87 gph as the burn rate and then checking speed consistently. I don't know how many hours of operation it takes to get the engine to max efficiency. Assuming I ever get it there, it will be interesting to watch this engine improve fuel burn.

Almost 8NM/Gal? (I think that says Kts) Very impressive! Is that your normal cruise power setting?

 

[South of Heaven]

Any updates on this beauty?? The boat I mean.....☺

 

[Timeoff]

I've been researching the Helmsman 31 but I'm not so sure I would go with a engine that is new to this market. How has the Seasall 270 been doing? Have any owners had service issues that needed dealer support?


I know I'm new here and should just sit back and read, but I spent 30 years in the industrial engine business with diesels adapting to EPA regs from Tier 0 through Tier 4.


Even well-established companies have support issues at times (marine no exception), and often more electronics just means more challenging problems that require a lot of training, proper software, more parts inventory, etc.