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  1. capngrumpy

    Engines for my 42' Hatteras LRC

    Its your money but i would definitely go for the Deeres. i have a 2005 200 hp 6 in a 53ft 26 ton boat and i have a 2.5 gph fuel burn a 7.5kn in moderate sea and wind. At 1500rpm with the engine room door shut the noise level in the wheelhouse is almost nil. i would agree with Greg qs, if you do...
  2. capngrumpy

    Starlink internet onboard?

    hi Vinny,I've had starlink for almost s year and i am a fan. i live in Ladner BC a suburb of Vancouver and it works beautifully. At sea your reception will of course be affected by sea state but you are on a river so that should not be a problem. i think it is great value for the money and...
  3. capngrumpy

    What engine oil should I run?

    i agree with you Nomad Willy about mv not really being needed, however i would say that an oil like 15w-40 was specifically designed for a broad range of engines and has positive factors like high detergentcy that will extend engine life. i had heavy trucks for years with cummins, cat and...
  4. capngrumpy

    Starlink

    i just adapted the original install kit to mount it on my pilothouse.My dish is an early model round disk and its reaction speed is slow so i doubt it would work in a seaway however it seems to have no reaction to the boat rocking fairly well from wakes. i have also added a voip module so i also...
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