Hey guys,
I have tried to sell my 236 with no luck. But in the mean time I have fished it a lot and she has really grown on me. I want to put together a boat I can run 50/60 miles south out of Long Island and fish for Bluefin.
Only issue is the power. I have a 165hp diesel in her now and she only cruises at 17mph or so. Thus a trip that far would take 3 hours or more.
I have come to learn that when you buy a boat you are basically buying an engine. So I have been researching a significant upgrade.
The current engine in a 6 cylinder volvo AQAD40B and is massive. It is in fact the same foot print as similar engines in the 3/400hp range. I am looking into Cummins QSB 5.9 380hp and the 6bta at a similar power.
My goal is to be able to efficiently cruise at 30mph or better with-ought burning much fuel. I know the engine might be overkill, but was thinking the more power then less I have to throttle and the more I save in fuel.
Just wanted to see if anyone had any thoughts?
Best,
joe
I have tried to sell my 236 with no luck. But in the mean time I have fished it a lot and she has really grown on me. I want to put together a boat I can run 50/60 miles south out of Long Island and fish for Bluefin.
Only issue is the power. I have a 165hp diesel in her now and she only cruises at 17mph or so. Thus a trip that far would take 3 hours or more.
I have come to learn that when you buy a boat you are basically buying an engine. So I have been researching a significant upgrade.
The current engine in a 6 cylinder volvo AQAD40B and is massive. It is in fact the same foot print as similar engines in the 3/400hp range. I am looking into Cummins QSB 5.9 380hp and the 6bta at a similar power.
My goal is to be able to efficiently cruise at 30mph or better with-ought burning much fuel. I know the engine might be overkill, but was thinking the more power then less I have to throttle and the more I save in fuel.
Just wanted to see if anyone had any thoughts?
Best,
joe
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