Michael and Jeanne V2
Member
Folks,
My wife and I are new to this boat and to diesel power too. We have twin 3116 engines with turbochargers ; each rated at 300 hp.
Is there an optimum RPM that these engines run best at? So far we have been making short transits at 1300 to 1500 RPM and the boat handles well and consumption seems very reasonble. Is that OK or will the engines load up at that RPM. Do I need to exercise the turbos by running faster from time to time?
Your thoughts and comments please.
My wife and I are new to this boat and to diesel power too. We have twin 3116 engines with turbochargers ; each rated at 300 hp.
Is there an optimum RPM that these engines run best at? So far we have been making short transits at 1300 to 1500 RPM and the boat handles well and consumption seems very reasonble. Is that OK or will the engines load up at that RPM. Do I need to exercise the turbos by running faster from time to time?
Your thoughts and comments please.