Diesel outboards - 300HP

[simonl]

Anyone seen one of these in the flesh?
300hp diesel outboard developed for military single fuel requirements.
150Hp too.

UK company it seems

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXyzNdrMrik

[jeffstevens763@g]

been advertised on youtube a bit lately,
made me laugh last time i had anything to do with a diesel outboard was many years ago when i tried an osprey kestrel with a 28 hp yanmar on it, it throbed that much it tickeled my ar$e when sat on the tubes these will be different i guess they have come a long way over the years.

[Simonh66]

What a boring interview (both ways)

[beamishken]

Kinda strange innit governments trying to kill off diesel cars whilst encouraging their forces to switch to diesel power in their boats . One rule for us and another for them springs to mind

[Bobg]

What is wrong with a diesel inboard, Much more reliable.
Then put a waterjet on the boat.

[beamishken]

Originally Posted by Bobg

What is wrong with a diesel inboard, Much more reliable.
Then put a waterjet on the boat.

You've obviously never owned a high performance diesel inboard, they require way more maintenance and care and attention than an equivalent outboard

[Lee argyle]

Originally Posted by beamishken

You've obviously never owned a high performance diesel inboard, they require way more maintenance and care and attention than an equivalent outboard

+1

There’s a Bonita targa and a rib in the same marina as us, both with inboard diesels - owners making noises last season about ditching the inboards and retro-fitting outboards, I’m not sure if they were 100% serious or just venting their frustrations on inboard ownership!
Got to also say you see a few boats at the shows that were solely inboards but now offer outboard options..........

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by Lee argyle

+1

There’s a Bonita targa and a rib in the same marina as us, both with inboard diesels - owners making noises last season about ditching the inboards and retro-fitting outboards, I’m not sure if they were 100% serious or just venting their frustrations on inboard ownership!
Got to also say you see a few boats at the shows that were solely inboards but now offer outboard options..........

A mate has a 16m cat with Yanmars, he regularly has to shell £thousands out for engine/gearbox repairs & its a private pleasure boat, not a commercial.