On 11/11/2012 11:35 PM, Dieter Evertz wrote:
On Sunday, 11 November 2012 14:57:02 UTC-5, injipoint wrote:
On 11/11/2012 8:42 PM, Dieter Evertz wrote:

On Sunday, November 11, 2012 2:32:06 PM UTC-5, Dieter Evertz wrote:

I'm about to specify engines for a new 54' boat. I welcome some advice on what's best



for performance, noise/vibration, fuel economy, reliability, etc



one more point: I have had CAT engines in different boats but apparently they no longer

sell their C15 model which would be about the right size engine.



Sail or Power?

Power, need twin diesels, about 800 - 1000 HP

Ah, one of Wayne's mates!
Mine's only 56hp.
I must admit that personally I like the sound of Gardner Denvers but I
don't know if they still make them. We had them in a fast Ferry that
used to operate from Perth to Rottnest Island, just off the coast a bit.
Damn they sounded good when she pulled out.