On Sat, 27 Dec 2008 13:09:53 -0500, RLM wrote:

This isn't like a long stroke 20-1 compression ratio, low RPM, tractor engine.
Low HP,slow speed, extremely high torque.

I agree with you on everything.

The problem is why an outboard? I would think that this is a perfect
type of diesel for the small inboard - in particular something like a
jet boat - with that kind of raw torgue available, you could run two
jets - maybe even three off of one engine.

Mercedes has been racing a short stroke diesel for the past few years
on the endurance circuit and certainly the concept is proven to be
reliable, but why outboards? It doesn't seem to me to be directly
applicable, but then again, I'm a moron.