Gas Engine

[mattinri]

Would you consider a gas engine in a new build? The prices if the tier 3 engines are going through the roof and the fuel injected gas engines are pretty good, so maybe the equation is changing. I understand over a certain power requirement (hull size and desired speed), diesel is the only way to go. Also if a long range (canyon boat) is needed the diesel efficiency may be needed.

Here are my parameters: 31-33 DE, 150-200 hrs a year. coastal cruiser/recreational fishing built fairly light for a cruiser. Desired cruise 15-16 kts. Opinions?

 

[Prime Time II]

A dock mate of mine has a 30 ft. Island hopper that he put a crusader fuel injected 454 in .I beleive he cruises at around 18 knts.Not quite a down easter but i beleive he is happy with the gasser.

 

[F/V First Team]

If it fit the requirements I'd totally go with a Crusader

 

[Downeaster]

If it fit the requirements I'd totally go with a Crusader

I like Crusader's marinization too but sadly GM is no longer making the 8.1L blocks so the 425 and 385 hp engines are no longer available.

 

[BillD]

Lots to be said about V8 gas power vs diesel. I had a pr. of 5.7 Crusader FWC in my old Bertram.

Local guy to me has a beautiful 29 H&H tricked out with tower/pulpit etc.
I wouldn't say "lightly" built.
Has a 6.0 GM Vortec in it. Maybe a Crusader, not sure. The boat runs GREAT. Quiet and ZERO exhuast fumes. He considered a diesel but his boating bride is super sensitive to diesel fumes.
He's happy with the performance and is approaching 800+ hours I believe.

He considered a boat in the 32 range (H&H) but could not get enough oomph out of a gas engine.

Also, we all know the Glen Holland is a fan of V8 gas power in his 32 Holland.

For the money, bolt in a big block Crusader, run it for 1200-1500 hrs. and then repower. Still maybe cheaper than one Tier III diesel..LOL

 

[WoundUpMarine]

thats a good question, its looking like ill be repowering this winter, i wonder what the options for putting at gas engine in my young bros and getting a 18kt cruise out of it, ill have to do some researching

 

[jerseysportfisher]

thats a good question, its looking like ill be repowering this winter, i wonder what the options for putting at gas engine in my young bros and getting a 18kt cruise out of it, ill have to do some researching

getting a gasser to run good is all in the reduction gear.

 

[BillD]

Lots to be said about V8 gas power vs diesel. I had a pr. of 5.7 Crusader FWC in my old Bertram.

Local guy to me has a beautiful 29 H&H tricked out with tower/pulpit etc.
I wouldn't say "lightly" built.
Has a 6.0 GM Vortec in it. Maybe a Crusader, not sure. The boat runs GREAT. Quiet and ZERO exhuast fumes. He considered a diesel but his boating bride is super sensitive to diesel fumes.
He's happy with the performance and is approaching 800+ hours I believe.

He considered a boat in the 32 range (H&H) but could not get enough oomph out of a gas engine.

Also, we all know the Glen Holland is a fan of V8 gas power in his 32 Holland.

For the money, bolt in a big block Crusader, run it for 1200-1500 hrs. and then repower. Still maybe cheaper than one Tier III diesel..LOL

Next time I see the owner, I'll get the gear,prop sizes and cruise numbers.

 

[jerseysportfisher]

1976 31' JC $33.9k - The Hull Truth - Boating and Fishing Forum

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