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  1. 03-18-2009 05:46 PM #1
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    Re: 48' Yachtfish

    Just thinking of what to do when these engines wear out and diesel prices are at $5.00 per Gal.
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  2. 03-18-2009 06:20 PM #2
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    Re: 48' Yachtfish

    If you run them at 1500 RPM's they will never wear out!
    Eric
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  3. 03-18-2009 06:54 PM #3
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    Re: 48' Yachtfish

    You will likely never get your money out of a repower in fuel savings. Keep what you have and run at hull speed.
    Sky Cheney
    1985 53EDMY, Hull #CN759, "Rebecca"
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  4. 03-19-2009 07:55 AM #4
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    Re: 48' Yachtfish

    I did a little research on changing out my 43 to 110hp J.D.'s the short of it is it's just not doable. Between the gears and the engines, wheels and install just to much money to put in a boat that for all intents and purpose (at this time) is worth very little compared to the repower. It can only be even slightly pratical if you totally lose an engine. The savings in fuel are almost non exsistent maybe a half a mile or so to a gallon. The most practicle thing is face hatteras every morning give the 6-71 prayer and run slow. Bill
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  5. 03-19-2009 07:45 PM #5
    Duke54
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    Re: 48' Yachtfish

    I'll say the 6-92 prayer and just keep going at 1500 RPM until they blow up.
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  6. 03-19-2009 08:45 PM #6
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    Re: 48' Yachtfish

    Ahh, Duke, I see you have a 48CMY, not a 48YF. I wondered why you had 92's in an early 1970's boat. At first I thought you must have a repower, but now that I looked at your profile, I understand.
    Sky Cheney
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  7. 03-19-2009 08:59 PM #7
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    Re: 48' Yachtfish

    The later model 48 MY is a good boat. I like the layout. Just run the the little 692s slow and you're good to go.
    More LRC envy.
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