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Mike to cruise
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General Discussion
02-14-2014, 06:19 AM
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time to relax and cruise
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Benn, yes I understand the engine dilemma. ...
Benn,
yes I understand the engine dilemma.
I would still love the Gardners but both builders seem keen to go modern.
(Watson will do it, needs a bulk head moved about 450-600 mm to fit them)...
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Power Systems
02-14-2014, 05:32 AM
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power more choices
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Mike to cruise
both preferred builders would rather go with ...
both preferred builders would rather go with cat or cummins.
that being the case Cats are it.
boat grew:
Watson 79
Overing 25.5
Michael
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02-14-2014, 05:17 AM
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Mike to cruise
Still deciding on builder. boat has increased...
Still deciding on builder. boat has increased in lth.
Watson 79
Overing 25.5
gives cruise speed of 10 knots full speed of 13-14
must be capable of going Australia to Antarctica and back...
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Power Systems
12-09-2013, 05:28 PM
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power more choices
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Mike to cruise
THis I don't know, one may well have to comply ...
THis I don't know, one may well have to comply with current regs :facepalm:
will try :flowers:
Michael.
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Power Systems
12-09-2013, 05:18 AM
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Mike to cruise
kelvin TAS8 8 165.1 x...
kelvin
TAS8 8 165.1 x 184.15 31.5 400 hp
298 kw
1200rpm
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Power Systems
12-09-2013, 04:51 AM
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Mike to cruise
pair of these. 8LXB
pair of these. 8LXB
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Power Systems
12-09-2013, 04:39 AM
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Mike to cruise
yes I really like the old slow speed big diesels....
yes I really like the old slow speed big diesels.
And would not mind NON electronic engine have enough issues with electronics on 4x4s/
Looked at gardiners are they available new now??
...
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Power Systems
12-08-2013, 07:09 PM
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Mike to cruise
service options in Australia are one requirement,...
service options in Australia are one requirement, but not the be all to end all as world travel is what its all about.
still would like one of the large slow speed diesels.
Michael.
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Power Systems
12-08-2013, 02:12 AM
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Mike to cruise
power more choices
Yacht.
Watson 72.
Watson 72 Specs (https://www.realtrawlers.com/watson-72/watson-72-specs.html)
cant use my first choice Grenna slow/medium speed diesel.
Propulsion...
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General Discussion
12-06-2013, 10:14 PM
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Mike to cruise
build was the preference, Just worried...
build was the preference,
Just worried about the draft of the Watson 3m is huge, brilliant for passage making. may have issues on making port maybe not sure.
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12-06-2013, 07:34 PM
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Mike to cruise
John, Bering is my 3rd option, steel...
John,
Bering is my 3rd option,
steel because Im in steel construction/was. :)
Only thing Im woried about is the 3m draft of the watson, one has to port occaisionaly ADMIRAL must be kept...
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Power Systems
12-05-2013, 09:24 PM
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Sakura Oil Filters
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Mike to cruise
the only thing not checked is what the filter...
the only thing not checked is what the filter medium is, its effectiveness, ect.
Michael.
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Welcome Mat
12-05-2013, 08:52 PM
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life style change
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Mike to cruise
used to sail. raced farr 11.6 for few year...
used to sail.
raced farr 11.6 for few year missed the reef so it was always fun.
Cruised 55 ft sail for years but sail handling is now a PIA.
Moving to stink boat :).
65-75ft.
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12-05-2013, 08:00 PM
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Mike to cruise
time to relax and cruise
The time has arrived to start the next phase of life.
To old to run the yacht (sail), now, its 55ft cruiser.
options
Trawler style.
requirment:
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Welcome Mat
12-05-2013, 07:52 PM
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life style change
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Mike to cruise
life style change
Hi one and all.
Michael here.
out odf sailing and into stink boats.
to old to play sails :)
Michael.
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