I think what you're expressing, just getting soot getting the boat on plane is somewhat normal if you're giving it throttle somewhat fast, what...
The 3116's did have a lot of issues in the early days/onset with aftercoolers leaking and destroying motors, 3126's also (as well as a run of soft...
NO, NO, and NO, not even close. CAT lists a pretty extensive schedule for maintanance for their marine engines. Both engines generally see a...
A major task to a degree, but that's what happens when technology evolves. You have to stay with the current technology or your competitors will...
Providing you have the proper fuel pressure and not dirty fuel filters, it's really pointing to injectors. Everything else appears right. Do both...
What rpm's do the engines reach at WOT, if the boat is a little overpropped, it will cause them to run a little sootier than normal at cruise...
I just ran a 50' Prestige with twin IPS 600 and the boat steered and handled fine on 1 engine when I wanted to maneuver very slowly, like creep up...
I've never run Z drives, but have always been told they need a good bit of getting used to in order to maneuver with them.
Divers here are monthly. Usually $2.50-3 per foot per month, plus zinc prices as needed. A diver is about 1/4 the price of haulout and pressure...
Those are right (boost, air inlet temp) where they should be. Yes, MAN has had issues with the waste gates on your style diesel, but your motors...
I really do not know, but probably 25-30% more. More zincs, fuel filters, oil filters, oil, drive oil, impellor, etc. etc. But also you have...
Sounds like you're right on the money and have 50 rpms to spare for more weight, fish, growth or whatever. What speed does she cruise at? The...
Unless you enjoy spending 2 days washing the boat, the Captain is not going to do it after running the boat. You're going to really need a full...
I would highly recommend offering a twin 900 option. I knot a lot of owners that would walk away because they don't want to maintain 3 motors and...
You're going to need a full time crew of 3, just to keep up with a boat of that size, maybe even 4 for everything you're doing. Captain,...
The new owners cook on the boat once in a while and they never use the lower salon either.....it has a nice sized table, settee, could easily sit...
