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January 25, 2011 - 12:39pm
The Benefits of Gas-Turbine Engines
The benefits of marine gas-turbine engines ... the myth that you need your own oil well to operate a boat powered by a gas-turbine engine. Yes, turbines can be a bit pricey and they’re generally not as fuel-efficient as diesel engines, but you don’t have ...
May 21, 2010 - 3:06pm
A Tale of Two Engines
you go about achieving that objective. An engine gone bad is often the spark for repowering, but there is usually much more involved than just the engine itself.
For instance, do you stick with the same ... decision. It is vital to remember that you should be looking not just at the engine, but at the entire ...
August 12, 2009 - 3:24pm
Single Versus Twins
engines you need.
The decision between one engine or two can be perplexing ... the engines, but the entire propulsion drive train that must be considered. There's also a "what if" component that involves both practical and emotional aspects.
Most yachts have two engines, two reduction gears ...
March 22, 2011 - 9:34am
Where Does Hybrid Technology Stand Today?
, the propulsion systems of hybrid yachts are a combination of diesel or gas engines and electric motors, with big ... for limited periods without engine power. But that is where the similarity ends. Hybrid cars derive ...
August 23, 2010 - 1:46pm
Hull Choices
but still reasonably sized engines. To go faster, you have a couple of options. You can build a much ... narrow hulls don’t give you much space belowdecks for engines or staterooms, so things are usually a bit ...
March 24, 2009 - 11:16am
Is a Horse a Horse?
efforts to market an improved steam engine in the 18th century. Cornish miners used horse-driven pumps ... to know how many horses his engine could replace. Watt's experiment showed that one horse, on average ... and U.S., or SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) horsepower. Energy is also measured in watts ...
July 26, 2010 - 9:42am
Working Vessel Conversions
could buy a surplus 100-foot crew boat in good condition, with four Detroit Diesel 12V71TI engines ... the engines.” “While we’re at it, let’s add a cockpit.” “While we’re at it, let’s install zero ...
July 15, 2010 - 9:56am
Going Green
into fuel oil so it can be burned in the engines, the installation of LED lighting and Energy Star ... with the owner. The first and easiest step? Slow down. Owners should also keep their engines, props, and running ...
February 19, 2010 - 3:10pm
Understanding Naval Architecture Basics
Architecture for Non-Naval Architects , by Harry Benford (The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers ...
January 29, 2009 - 4:42pm
Over the Hump
knots as it takes to run 29 knots. If engines were specified for a top speed of 25 knots instead of 30 ... until you changed the trim, either with tabs or engine position, and sent everyone forward to flatten ... engines that are just enough to plane the boat when it is new, or buyers select power based ...
June 18, 2009 - 2:15pm
Yacht Design Basics
of engine is only half the story: Couple that engine to a propeller, a waterjet, a surface drive, or a pod ...
July 17, 2009 - 2:41pm
Yacht Classifications
construction and installed equipment (anchors, engines, generators, etc.), and periodic inspections ...
October 23, 2009 - 4:12pm
Interesting Prop-ositions
strongly suggest that you seek the advice of an experienced naval architect or marine engineer in selecting ...
October 3, 2007 - 4:11pm
Dynamite Details
, interlocked switches should shut down all engines and fans within the protected space, and flaps or dampers ... around the back of a large diesel engine at 2000 rpm. Fortunately, no one was in the yacht's engineroom ... to major structural members, such as the engine beds, and should incorporate a split hoop so the jackshaft ...
November 24, 2008 - 4:57pm
Are You Stable?
's just spent a small fortune on new engines. Adding bow wedges or hull bottom strakes may help break ...
