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Re: Diesel powered sport boats?
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RIK, I have a Twin Disk/Arneson bronze case #6 that was original equipment on my 26' wellcraft nova. It was built with a Velvet V Drive 72"C" trans and a Pleasure craft 260 or 280 HP 350SB. A high performance motor at the time. I stripped every thing that would out move,down to a bare hull. Had the transom redone, sent the trans to Nopper Marine for a re-build, but not sure about that cause they wouldn't tell me what they did. Sent the #6 to Pacific Sea craft and he replaced pretty much every seal, bearing,and moving part.Bought a Marine HP Vortex 350 and have had some work done on heads/valves/cam. Should be real 350/375 HP. BUT while working on this "PROJECT" I keep reading all sorts of interesting info on the DURAMAX . And even though you would have to pull some strings to get a current "LBZ" motor and then work with someone like "BANKS" to close cool,hook up exhaust,hook up electronics,etc,etc, I think it would be a great set up.The 6.5 Marine Diesel from Sweden looks very interesting EXCEPT for the $20,000+ price for the 400hp motor. For sure with Fuel over $4 a lot more boaters will start looking at light weight,high performance,fuel efficent DIESEL MOTORS. I have been told that a #6 could take a very large diameter prop if needed . Is that true?? CHEERS AW |
Re: Diesel powered sport boats?
Originally Posted by Rik
Why don't you get a stronger outdrive and you can use the Duramax to its fullest potential?
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Sunsation is offering Hammerhead diesels as a factory option. They have a 28, 32 and 43 foot boat range. Don't know if a diesel powered boat has hit the water yet for them.
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Originally Posted by Jupiter Sunsation
(Post 1722599)
Sunsation is offering Hammerhead diesels as a factory option. They have a 28, 32 and 43 foot boat range. Don't know if a diesel powered boat has hit the water yet for them.
www.sunsationboats.com I re-read through this entire thread and still find it interesting. Many view points or predictions that were stated in 04' from the diesel and drive experts on this thread came to froition. Will there be any new developments in Feb. for the 07 Miami show. :cool: Thanks Jeff |
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Any hints what will happen in miami
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Originally Posted by 42MTI
(Post 1450565)
There will be a Twin Turbo Duramax out very soon. It has alot of custom pieces, by GM. The first series will be 900 hp followed by 1200 and 1400. They are talking about a 3000 hr warranty on the 900 right now. It should really be interesting.They are also giving them a 5000 RPM limit. :eek: :eek:
Anything ever happen with these marinized Duramax diesels. Any links or info. Thanks Jeff |
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Yeah, just trying to keep this thread alive. What are some predictions for 2007 as far as viable diesel applications, both single and twin use,large and small (28-30') boats included?
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Originally Posted by Jassman
(Post 1978013)
Anything ever happen with these marinized Duramax diesels. Any links or info. Thanks Jeff
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Originally Posted by 42MTI
(Post 1980334)
Typical for boats, VERY behind schedule. I know the first set of duramax's and 3 speed trannies went in months ago, but haven't heard how testing went. I'll be at the factory friday and try to remember to ask.:D
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I would like to know too...Diesels are great, hopefully the boats can catch up to the trucks and pass them just like they have on the gas side..
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