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I am wondering if any of you prop experts out can help me. I had had various size figures thrown at me and I am confused. I am building a 57 footer fishing beam trawler. The parameters are as follows: LWL - 52ft Beam - 16ft Draft - 5ft Displacement - abt 30 tons Hull - Displacement hull (wood...

Steve, You are quite right, but down here most of the boats use DAF truck engines. Thats something I want to avoid. In saying this there are some boats that use marine engines. We do have Cummins, Cat, Pekrins dealership down here and i am not sure if marine units from them would be supported. I...

Hi, These two models of Cummins engines has been introduced me, and I want to know if anyone has had an experience or has come across these units. I want one these to propel a 55ft fishing/wet fish trawler with a side trawl. All comments welcome and thanks for reading this. Edington

JD 6068 and Cat 3056 Thanks for this insight, somebody told me few weeks ago that Cat 3056 is actually Perkins and I did not believe him. I am considering one of engines to power a 57ft fishing trawler. Nabb

Hi, I have read some where that JD has been selling marinized diesels for over 5 years. I would be grateful if some of you guys can give me any lead to contact. I am interested in the 6068. I do also understand Cat also do same, my interest here is in the marinized Cat3056. Any thoughts and...

djmarchard, I was not comfortable with weight issue, thanks for pointing that out. I am going to have a word with the boat builder. I am thinking of scouting for a reliable 150hp engine. Any Ideas? Edington

Hi, I am new to this, but can some one out there tell me what horsepower is needed for a 50ft wooden fishing boat. I have got conflicting figures thrown at me and I am confused. A guy told me I need 300hp engine for that type of boat, others recommended 130-150hp engine. The boat is going to...