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Old 09-25-2018, 02:10 PM   #17
Civilitas
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City: PNW/Seattle-ish
Vessel Name: M/V Peter Iredale ;)
Vessel Model: rusting hulk
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Originally Posted by High Wire View Post
During WWII, if you needed more hp, they would bolt on more 200 hp 6-71's connected at the crankshaft IN TANDEM


Example 151' LCI(G) specs that my dad served on:


Propulsion two sets of 4 GM diesels, 4 per shaft, BHP 1,600, twin variable pitch propellers
Or a quad installation, and on a single screw. USS Cape, MSI2.

“Keeping the Salish Sea Mine Free since ‘93.”

For sale here:
https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/195.../#.W6qGsIFlChA

Given enough money, what an awesome project that would be.
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