[Warren Graybill]

Thank you Tony!

Fuel burn is not a concern. My concern was unfamiliarity with what the engine can handle, as it came in the boat when I bought it. Also not much support in this area. Most of the day is spends at idle hauling gear, and my runs are only 15-20 minutes average at cruise speed. Once I’m where I’m hauling gear i don’t hit cruise speed very often. I will run her a little harder and see where it brings me.

Thank you for your help!

[Warren Graybill]

Would the QSM11 give me the same advantages to the slow turning iron of the Deutz? Pretty comparable in size and weight.

[Warren Graybill]

I do have the length to install an inline 6. Only issue I’m discovering, is here in the northeast it is hard to get parts for them. I don’t mind the engine, quiet and smooth. I’m wanting to get a little better cruise speed, right now I’m around 12 knots at 1500 of the 2100. Other than being difficult to get a good part supply, I’m happy with the motor. Plus I’m right around 15k hours almost 16k and I will be due before too long. Being a commercial lobsterman, I need parts available pretty quickly to not lose too much time at sea.

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