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Sailboat 10hp diesel: What symptoms would I experience if the transmission clutches would slip?
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"Dennis" wrote: I've got an interesting problem. The 10.5hp diesel engine in my 28footer sailboat only pushes at about 3.5knots cruising speed at around 3600rpm, which is the max. RPM that is recommended for the engine. We have a fairly modern Yanmar. We use an effective 5-6 HP to drive us along at 5+ knots. At idle, we move at about 3 knots. I believe your prop is under-sized. I would increase diameter to the max your boat can accommodate before considering pitch, then max that out. -- Jere Lull Xan-a-Deux ('73 Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD) Xan's NEW Pages: http://web.mac.com/jerelull/iWeb/Xan/ Our BVI FAQs (290+ pics) http://homepage.mac.com/jerelull/BVI/ |
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