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Powerplant question from a future Carver owner
- allhanzondeck
- Scurvy Dog
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- Vessel Info: 2001 Carver 466 MY
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Powerplant question from a future Carver owner
- Lyndon670
- Admiral
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- Vessel Info: 2000 Carver 506
Volvo TAMD74EDC - Location: Georgian Bay
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Re: Powerplant question from a future Carver owner
At the end the day, get a full engine survey with oil analysis. That is paramount.
2000 Carver 506
FOXY JOE
Volvo 7.4TAMD
Queens Cove Marina
Georgian Bay, Ontario
- Hugo
- First Mate
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Re: Powerplant question from a future Carver owner
allhanzondeck wrote:We are looking at a couple of 444 ES motor yachts. Powerplants are either the VOLVO TAMD or VOLVO D6 (both are 370HP). Your comments on performance and/or maintenance concerns pertaining to this size boat would be most appreciated.
Hi,
I have this boat with the TAMD63p Engines. Great boat, great engines. Make sure you are making at minimum 2800rpm WOT, best to be 2850 or so to not overload engines. Expect cruise speed to be 16-18 knots (closer to 16) depending on wind/current. Install Boost and EGT gauges if you get the 63Ps so you can monitor load. You will most likely have to take pitch out of props. I had to pitch down one inch when I bought it because it was barely making rpm the way Carver props them. By the time you load up fuel, water and put your gear on it you are over propped.
Good luck!
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