Selling my raceboat 32 feet single engine - Page 2

Cookee · 26-05-2010, 08:54 AM

I think the US gallon is quite a bit smaller than a British one, (1 US gallon is 3.8 litres) so more like 342 litres an hour, that's still around £430 an hour, and to convert that back to dollars that's $620 an hour.

To put that into perspective we are hoping to achieve 100 litres an hour for our twin 3 litre Yanmar diesel setup, running at about 70mph will cost us £130 an hour and it's a bigger boat! Of course there are several downsides to running diesels - no big block V8 sounds - anything else?

Good luck with the sale Scott - I think it's probably better suited to the US market myself, but you never know!

DAREDEVIL · 26-05-2010, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Cookee

I think the US gallon is quite a bit smaller than a British one, (1 US gallon is 3.8 litres) so more like 342 litres an hour, that's still around £430 an hour, and to convert that back to dollars that's $620 an hour.

To put that into perspective we are hoping to achieve 100 litres an hour for our twin 3 litre Yanmar diesel setup, running at about 70mph will cost us £130 an hour and it's a bigger boat! Of course there are several downsides to running diesels - no big block V8 sounds - anything else?

Good luck with the sale Scott - I think it's probably better suited to the US market myself, but you never know!

OK, something is not right....i burn 60 gallons in a race ( 55-60 miles ) .

so over here, 120 USD , the gallon ( 3.8 liter ) is $ 2.85 !!!!

And remember, the engine is a 598 CI,,,so if u go 70 MPH..its way less then that !!!

"anything else" .....yeah, no smelly fingers while fueling, no black clouds behind u, and its simple carburated where almost everybody can work on it ...plus it puts out ~ 700-800 HP easy !!!

OH..and it looks cool !
Its also lighter then a diesel.

DAREDEVIL · 26-05-2010, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by larby

I am! But sadly don't have the money! And if I'm honest, the paintjob would put me off being from the UK, probably the same for others over here

James

I can stick a wrap on it if u buy it !!!!!!

DAREDEVIL · 26-05-2010, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by andy21

If 90mph is flat out, does that mean it burns over 400 litres an hour WOT?

I wish we had US fuel prices! Boatworks would love you!

So u realy think u can run 1 full hour at wide open ?????????

mmhhhhh,,,i don't think so !

Tony Davis · 26-05-2010, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DAREDEVIL

in a race ( 55-60 miles ) .

Why are your races so short?

andy21 · 26-05-2010, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DAREDEVIL

So u realy think u can run 1 full hour at wide open ?????????

mmhhhhh,,,i don't think so !

good point... I don't think my skills or wallet would allow me too, but god i'd love to try!

Good luck with the sale, gorgeous boat!

DAREDEVIL · 26-05-2010, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by andy21

good point... I don't think my skills or wallet would allow me too, but god i'd love to try!

Good luck with the sale, gorgeous boat!

Not even in a race u run wide open for that time,,,u have turns..water conditions..so the 1 houe mess..is only a guide line ..

DAREDEVIL · 26-05-2010, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony Davis

Why are your races so short?

I wish i would know the answer to that !!!! LOL

DAREDEVIL · 27-05-2010, 03:30 AM

BTW, here is a list of the parts in the engine.

598 Ci, 9.8:1 compression

Merlin Tall Deck II Block
Protopline aluminum 235 cc heads, 2'300 / 1.880 vlaves
scorpion HD race valve springs
CP marine Pistons ( # S 5024 ) ,coated...incl., pin oilers and wire locks
Carillo Billet rods 6.535
Cryptonite Billet lightning Crank 4.500 stroke
Custom ground race cam solid roller
MSD ignition
all custom wiring
Stainless Marine high tourqe III manifolds with dry tailpipes ( 4.5 ID )
Custom 12 quart race pan ( with crank scraper )
stainless lock dipstick
and on and on....

I will sell for less with out engine....

The engine has Dyno time only so brand new !!!!