Mapism, Thanks and I agree. The only fact I have is that I burned 53 GPH for a 7 Hour cruise at 1950 with Generator running (probably 1 GPH)....
Capt J Thanks so much for sharing your expertise. I know on previous boat I was underpropped and cruised at a little higher rpm and Pyro's were...
I was recently in a very similar situation although I probably lean more towards fishing. I was looking for a fairly long time and recently...
T'hanks, I'll report back in the spring when I relaunch. Personally I'm not worried about top and I'm unlikely to cruise much higher than 1950....
Thanks and I'm fine with the speeds I'm getting. When I pulled the boat the shafts were loaded with barnacles and props had a few. I always see...
I recently purchased a 53' Viking with MAN 2840LXE 820 HP. I'm going through all systems repairing and updating as needed. I was wondering what...
[ATTACH] I checked this morning. The digital tachs are made by Aetna Engineering. I couldn’t see the model number but I checked their site and...
yes they are permanently wired digital tachs in the engine control boxes. I'm not sure what brand. I could take a look when I'm back on the...
I should clarify that re-built injectors were put in. The valve lash was set at the same time which could have helped them to run more smoothly....
Funny... Yes in fact on last trip I was coming up a narrow canal and a boat towing about 10 docks turned across my path... that was both engines...
I have 820's in a 53' Viking recently purchased. It had a very rough idle and at sea trial an injector was leaking severely. We cut the sea...
