[Public-list] diesel engine

Meinhold, Michael J MICHAEL.J.MEINHOLD at saic.com
Thu Feb 3 10:24:36 PST 2005


A small nuclear plant would be the best power to mass ratio....

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ROGER!!!





> RE repowering solutions;
> 
> How about steam?
> http://www.pursuitdynamics.com/PDXMarine.asp
> Of course, you still need to burn something to make the steam.
> 
> Roger 148
> 
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> From: "George Dinwiddie" <gdinwiddie at alberg30.org>
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> 
>> Don Campbell wrote:
>>>     As Gord says "Why do we need a diesel"!! I would contend that it is
> only
>>> needed if one needs to extend the motoring range of the boat and in that
> case
>>> consider a trawler. On the other hand, if the current gas engine has
> worn out,
>>> then it is an alternative that is worth considering, since no-one seems
> to be
>>> using small, gasoline inboard engines for marine applications these
> days.
>> 
>> Consideration of a diesel is fine, but so is a replacement gas engine.
>> And while no sailboat manufacturer seems to be building with gasoline
>> engines, plenty of powerboat manufacturers seem to do so.
>> 
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