T&T: Trawler versus motoryacht

[R C Smith Jr]

Henry Quigley wrote:

> Since most engine failures are fuel related; two dead engines are the same as
> one dead engine.

Fueling twin engines from different tanks keeps this from happening
simultaneously. I have lost one of two engines a few times (fuel twice,
impellers twice, high pressure trans hose leak), but never both, allowing me
to pick my spot to stop. While I had one engine for many years (Krogen 42),
I must say having two is kinda nice.

Bob
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