Looking for real-world experience with Detroit Diesel 8V-92 DDEC III (760 HP) for long-range cruising

[JL#1]

I am currently running 8V92 s @750 hp on a 65' Motoryacht weighing in at 120k. I have zero issue with this boat at 2000 miles engines have about 7000 hours. I previously had 6v92s and did the Loop in that boat. When I was looking for a new boat I specifically looked for Detroit Diesels. They are simple and are reliable. They have never let me down.

Thanks! Are yours DDEC'S or mechanical 8V-92's?

 

[JL#1]

Not sure what kinda boat you are looking at with these motors, I’ve run from SanFrancisco to to the Panama Canal, over the last ten years with a pair of those motors in a 58ft Vantare. The beauty of they motors is you can Always find the parts and so one to work on them. Currently setting at about 4800 hours, the boat had 1800 hours on it when I bought it. I’d say jump in with both feet. 80,000 pound of boat at 7 knots gets me about 1.1-1.2/miles a gallon. PM me if you have additional questions. Currently sitting in Barra De Navidad , Mexico.

Thanks a lot, and yours are the DDEC's or mechanical?