Re: Diesel Application in a 30' Superboat
 

But for reliability? Im talkin about taking the 30' across the gulfdtream from florida to the bahamas, alone, in a single. Diesel, no? Or a good radio and sea tow coverage.

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For less $ you could just run twin small block EFIs.
Twins for reliabilty. 1 diesel can die too.
And it would be better on resale.

A diesel w/ drive will be all of 35,000.
With all that torque it would be nice to spin a big prop. Probably bigger than most drives will allow.

Re: Diesel Application in a 30' Superboat
 

You think twin sb's would cost less than 35k, drives and all? steering? how about maintenance and replacement parts?

Re: Diesel Application in a 30' Superboat
 

300HP/350MagMpi Bravo drive packages sell for around 12K.
320HP/6.2L Bravo packages sell for around 15K.
Twin ram, full hydraulic steering cost about 6K.

The cost is basically a wash so it's a matter of preference...

Re: Diesel Application in a 30' Superboat
 

very True. I would take the growling sound at 5500 then 2800 anyday. That and no smoke. Unless I try. :D

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I was wrong on this... it should be:
$32k for the 400hp engine.
$13k for the drive and tranny.

So thats 45K.
So you would have 10k less in a twin SB.
Plus you'll know what you have... its been done.

Re: Diesel Application in a 30' Superboat
 

Storm, what pkg. is that for 45k ????

Re: Diesel Application in a 30' Superboat
 

Gary stay with gasoline... :)

Re: Diesel Application in a 30' Superboat
 

Johnny, I hear ya.................. :D But I do like the idea of 2000 hours between rebuilds.

Re: Diesel Application in a 30' Superboat
 

Yeah, 45k? I have to check my records, but I have heard 35k on an entire package before.

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No whips on diesels...

Re: Diesel Application in a 30' Superboat
 

This diesel is supercharged.

http://www.allmarinediesel.com/Tigershark%20Page.htm

Re: Diesel Application in a 30' Superboat
 

Can't argue that point. Nothing has the whine like a Whipple...... :evilb:

Re: Diesel Application in a 30' Superboat
 

We juts ran a new whipple motor on the dyno today. Will post some pics. 540 injected afr's 3.3 whip 24 htm no #'s yet...

Re: Diesel Application in a 30' Superboat
 

Rtalyor, that tiger shark looks nice. Any one else out there doing around 600 hp ???

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Sorry it took so long to reply.
The Tigershark is about $32k.
Add a konrad, cuz i wouldn't think of putting a bravo behind this.

This $ is from my convo w/ them a year or so back.
You can call them to double check... w/ my old age I'm having some senior moments. :drink:

Re: Diesel Application in a 30' Superboat
 

Stormrider:

Does that price include a Bravo? Is that turnkey with all the guages, etc.? I thought I remember an earlier post that indicates that.

Re: Diesel Application in a 30' Superboat
 

My buddy is importing High performance, light wt diesels. PM me for contact info

Re: Diesel Application in a 30' Superboat
 

rtaylor, I believe thats just the engine. $32k.
Like I said, just call them, they'd be happy to talk to you.

Dregz, sounds cool, but what do you do for maintenance?

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I sent Bubba the link, maybe he'll come on and tell us what he's got