Dave,

Thanks for the report. What reduction gear are you using and what is your
"cruising" RPM? The 17x12 seems like a large prop, I don't think I could
fit a 17 to Parfait without some surgery. She currently swings a 15R13
three-blade which is more than adequate.

Keep on sailing,

Ken
S/V Parfait
Raleigh, NC



"Dave Erickson" wrote in message
news:RGdRa.78327$ye4.52992@sccrnsc01...
I installed a new Yanmar 3JH3E two years ago and just got back from a 5000
mile, one year trip to the Bahamas and back to Salem MA. We motored almost
all the way, down the ICW and back, early 1000 hours. Boat is an 1968
Apache
37 at 15000#. Prop is 17 X 12 three blade sailor.

The engine was great. Other than things I did to try and mess it up
(flooded
four times due to faulty exhaust, fuel in the crankase due to incorrect
fuel
line tightening) it performed flawlessly and tolerated my abuse. Quiet and
smooth enough, great mileage, nothing broke. Parts available everywhere.

Check the web page for details on the trip.

Dave Erickson
Apache 37 "Second Sojourn"
www.djerickson.com

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"Ken Coit" wrote in message
. com...
Presuming you were looking to buy a used boat, which engine would you
rather
see in her:

Remanufactured Perkins 4-108
New BetaMarine 1505
New Yanmar 3JH3E

These are all adequate to the job of pushing a 16000 # boat at hull
speed,
so the question is one of your personal preference.

Thanks in advance,

Ken Coit
S/V Parfait
Raleigh, NC