Turbine-Powered Statement Marine 50’ Cat Burns During FPC Key West Run
11-07-2014, 10:19 PM
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Out of my limited turbine knowledge - NO! We are allowed to run 100 octane Low leaded fuel "Av Gas" for a maximum of around 10-15 hours on a one time ferry flight under very strict limitations. No matter what happens immediate rebuild of all the turbines must occur. Now that's not to say these turbines aren't massively tuned differently, and can handle it but to my knowledge it's a no. Also I know from being at the 1000 Islands poker run, My Way has had trucks parked at various stops for more turbine friendly fuel.
To me it doesn't make sense to risk the turbines when they are so expensive to rebuild.
To me it doesn't make sense to risk the turbines when they are so expensive to rebuild.
With that said, I highly doubt that fuel was the issue here.
11-08-2014, 12:22 PM
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I run all diesel all the time. 
I have two sets of drive shafts, and swap/rebuild them every spring. I also inspect for any leaks every time I put it in and take it out.. I had a few leaks this spring, so Turbine Motorsports replaced every line and fitting in the bilges..
My boat may burn just like the rest, but I feel like an intense maintenance program, like mine, is the only answer.
Tom
I have two sets of drive shafts, and swap/rebuild them every spring. I also inspect for any leaks every time I put it in and take it out.. I had a few leaks this spring, so Turbine Motorsports replaced every line and fitting in the bilges..
My boat may burn just like the rest, but I feel like an intense maintenance program, like mine, is the only answer.
Tom
11-08-2014, 12:59 PM
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One thing I noticed , they were not cooling the exhaust with water like I have seen on all the other turbine boats. I would think with the added heat from the gas and no water cooling it down, that is a recipe for disaster.
11-08-2014, 01:02 PM
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Yup, it would take a pretty serious faileure to have the drive shaft get out of the sheilds on my boat.
My exhaust isn't water cooled, but it's wrapped in ceramic... You can put your hand on it while it's running.
Tom
My exhaust isn't water cooled, but it's wrapped in ceramic... You can put your hand on it while it's running.
Tom
11-08-2014, 01:04 PM
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I run all diesel all the time.
I have two sets of drive shafts, and swap/rebuild them every spring. I also inspect for any leaks every time I put it in and take it out.. I had a few leaks this spring, so Turbine Motorsports replaced every line and fitting in the bilges..
My boat may burn just like the rest, but I feel like an intense maintenance program, like mine, is the only answer.
Tom
I have two sets of drive shafts, and swap/rebuild them every spring. I also inspect for any leaks every time I put it in and take it out.. I had a few leaks this spring, so Turbine Motorsports replaced every line and fitting in the bilges..
My boat may burn just like the rest, but I feel like an intense maintenance program, like mine, is the only answer.
Tom
