They make it sound like 5 knots is bad. I'd take 5 knots plus spooling up the diesel to 1000rpm to make maybe 7 or 8 knots? That is $ back into the pocket if you are cruising the boat. If you are at the marina, not worth it at all.
Some short passages we plan on making in the Carib are already making me cringe. I missed the days of a dollar a gallon, I was in college during those days. This is why I like these conversations with all of you guys. It's thinking outside the box that pushes innovation.
On another note, there has to be an answer for all the trawler and diesel owners out there when things get worse. There has to be a re-power option that is more cookie cutter where one can R+R (remove and replace) the ole workhorse with something more cost effective. Down the road, sure, but I want to think ahead.
Cecil, with respect to "not seeing the Lehman leave the boat", I can remedy that lost weight at the water line with my wife's shoes! That alone will even the water line again!
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