We have Yanmar 3GM30F in our Ferrs 33 which is similar hull shape to C&C33-2. We make 6.2 at 2300 RPM and can just squeak out 7.0 at WOT
Mike Persistence -----Original Message----- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of John and Maryann Read via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2015 8:19 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: John and Maryann Read Subject: Re: Stus-List Best Engine? HI Brian Our 34 has the Yanmar 3GM with Martec folding prop. Clean bottom cruising is 5.5, max is about 6. As I recall, your max speed is supposed to be about 80% of theoretical hull speed with throttle wide open?? Another variable is the calibration of the knotometer and if using the GPS the impact of current John and Maryann Legacy III 1982 C&C 34 Noank, CT ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian Morrison via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> To: <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: "Brian Morrison" <brianm...@hotmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2015 00:47 Subject: Stus-List Best Engine? > Hello, > > I often sail with a group of sailors that have more modern and > somewhat larger boats than my 1979 C&C34. When there is no wind and we > are forced to motor I have difficulty keeping up. With a clean bottom > my cruising speed is about 5-5.5 knots. I have an Atomic 4 engine. I'm > wondering would > a Yanmar or a Westerbeke give me 7+ knots? > > Brian C. Morrison > S/V > Rekofa > 1979 > C&C34 > Chesapeake Bay > _______________________________________________ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com _______________________________________________ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com _______________________________________________ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
