[PCW] Outboards

[L&S Kubis]

Since there was a comment on measuring fuel consumption -- the figures I
stated are meant to be indicators since  they where the best I can remember
at the moment, due to the fact I'm separated from the boat, but I will cross
check the info in my log book on my return to OZ!!

The figures I stated were obtained using a pair of Flowscan Cruisemaster
5500 series fuel flow meters installed in the boat over many runs, all on
smooth water. From experience the consumption meters seem to track fuel
usage to the meter on the fuel pump at wharf-- fuel used vs amount replaced,
but I agree there could still be considerable error -- particularly in my
recall!!!!

Cheers!
Lloyd


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "L&S Kubis" <lkubis@cogeco.ca>
To: "Power Catamaran List" <power-catamaran@lists.samurai.com>
Sent: Sunday, October 08, 2006 9:39 PM
Subject: Re: [PCW] Outboards


>I live in Australia, on the Gold Coast and currently have a 2004, 40 ft
> Ozzycat ( ex-Cougar Power Cat ) with a pair of new 250 HP Suzuki's with
> extended shafts on her and just love them!! Prior to this Cat I had a
> similar sized Noosa Cat powered by a pair of Turbo-charged 350 HP Yanmars.
>
> I must say I like the Suzuki's much better at this point in time. They are
> quieter, much smoother, offer more maneuverability on a narrow beam Cat,
> no
> fouling of the props, far more responsive to the throttle than the
> diesels,
> (a feature appreciated by all the fisherman when crossing the numerous
> bars), outboards just pop up should one hit a mud bank whereas the fixed
> prop is damaged or pulled out of the boat, boat beaches easily, etc!!
>
> Regarding use of Diesel fuel vs Gas --as was pointed out to me many
> times --
> there are more pleasure craft powered by gasoline engines than diesels and
> they seem to do well!!
>
> The electrical output of the Suzuki's alternators is down a bit from the
> Yanmars but I have had no problem keeping my generator-less boat going
> fitted out with inverters, a very extensive electronics suite  and a
> battery
> bank of almost 1000 AMP/Hrs.
>
> Re- hotwater, I use an on-demand type propane heater which provides
> endless
> amounts of hot water quietly!! My friend has had one of these heaters on
> his
> sailboat for 15 years without problems and he has cruised extensively!!
>
> Most of the Power Cats in Australia below the mid 30's in length are
> powered
> by outboards for these reasons, particularly those used for fishing and
> rescue purposes !!!
>
> The niggly part of using the outboards is that need to be flushed out
> after
> using them and tying up the boat for a while!!
>
> Nevertheless the new Suzuki's are great and many people are switching to
> them because of their reliability and performance.
> BTW -- I have no connection to Suzuki -- I'm just a happy user!!
>
> Cheers!
> Lloyd