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Forum: General Boating Discussion 22-08-2011, 09:58 PM
Replies: 41
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Posted By Charlie Hunter
Cool Hi, Ive been somewhat absent the last few months....

Hi, Ive been somewhat absent the last few months. To catch up:

Jon - the new MD-X1 has full hydraulic clutch and the belt from memory was about 10-12 inches wide.

3hcp - I saw the new Konrad...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 20-02-2011, 12:30 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,013
Posted By Charlie Hunter
The MD-X1 drive is shiftable like a Bravo...

The MD-X1 drive is shiftable like a Bravo negating the need for a separate gearbox in the engine bay, fits the 6 bolt Bravo shield and is going through a 2000 hour 'zero fail' test!!!
Forum: General Boating Discussion 20-02-2011, 12:26 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,013
Posted By Charlie Hunter
The use of the B3 is only temporary until the new...

The use of the B3 is only temporary until the new MD-X1 drive is released later this year. The new drive has been designed for this engine and handles 1200+ NM of torque. I saw one at the Seaworks...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 19-02-2011, 10:36 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,013
Posted By Charlie Hunter
The Bravo 1 XR is not suited to over 600lb ft of...

The Bravo 1 XR is not suited to over 600lb ft of torque at the low revs of 1800. It may handle it at 5000 revs +.
Forum: General Boating Discussion 13-01-2011, 12:31 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,013
Posted By Charlie Hunter
All hardware is bolted in. Once all the wiring is...

All hardware is bolted in. Once all the wiring is completed the engine is going in for its second trial fit. Completion of the raw water cooling pipe fabrication from sea strainer to engine will be...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 11-01-2011, 05:47 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,013
Posted By Charlie Hunter
New dashboard is taking shape. From top: ...

New dashboard is taking shape. From top:
Ritchie Supersport Compass.
Raymarine Chartplotter (A70D).
Floscan (includes a rev counter, engine hour meter, fuel consumtion in l/hr
or l/NM and...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 17-12-2010, 03:25 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,013
Posted By Charlie Hunter
I am very relieved to confirm the engine now has...

I am very relieved to confirm the engine now has a water jacketed exhaust manifold, stainless steel water cooled shroud around the turbo and a new giant aftercooler.:)
Forum: General Boating Discussion 17-12-2010, 01:33 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,013
Posted By Charlie Hunter
I looked at the Banks unit, it was never released...

I looked at the Banks unit, it was never released apparently due to a load of technical problems relating to those twin turbo's. Doesn't look likely that it will be released any time soon. Nice...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 17-12-2010, 01:26 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,013
Posted By Charlie Hunter
Im aware of the 2008 round Britain problems and...

Im aware of the 2008 round Britain problems and contested those issues before selecting the engine. The engine was rushed out for the race and was simply not sufficiently tested, it was still very...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 16-12-2010, 09:02 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,013
Posted By Charlie Hunter
Got BBC after I thought about it for a minute -...

Got BBC after I thought about it for a minute - am new to forum speak!

The 6.5l engine is based on the GM Optimiser unit and is an entirely different engine to the 6.6l Duramax. Marine Diesel's...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 15-12-2010, 07:35 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,013
Posted By Charlie Hunter
What's a BBC? The 350/400hp VGT unit with Bravo3...

What's a BBC? The 350/400hp VGT unit with Bravo3 was £29k incl vat. The new MD-X1 drive will be extra as will the remap to a 450hp variant and extra again fot the 500hp remap and upgraded injectors....
Forum: General Boating Discussion 15-12-2010, 06:37 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,013
Posted By Charlie Hunter
The avatar is my boat and she had a number of...

The avatar is my boat and she had a number of modifications which are unique as it ended up the last 28 produced. The engine is based on the GM 6.6litre Duramax unit (some 3.5m out there in trucks...
Forum: General Boating Discussion 15-12-2010, 04:48 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,013
Posted By Charlie Hunter
Another pic

Another pic
Forum: General Boating Discussion 15-12-2010, 03:16 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,013
Posted By Charlie Hunter
Hunton RS28 - Repower/Refit

Pics of new diesel engine ready for fit. Its the new Marine Diesel VGT-500.
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