We have installed twin Perkins M65 engines. You may
ask why twin engines, some reasons are: Small engines cost less are
lighter,
take less space and are more efficient; under power in light air
the result is less fuel used by running one small engine, which
increases range and on the other hand, maneuvering a large yacht
with two engines in tight quarters with a breeze, is much more
effective than using a single engine.
The drive train has been
supplied by PYI Inc. Two DL 220 drive legs create a very efficient
propulsion system. The propeller shafts
are
horizontal – this eliminates the loss of thrust due to the
down angle of a propeller shaft in a conventional application.
The foil shapes of the drives ensure less drag. There is no need
for
engine alignment or a stuffing box. The DL 220 drive legs decreases
vibration reducing ware and fatigue on the entire train, resulting
in longer life expectancy for the drive train.
The engine room has
large amounts of machinery space. All the equipment is accessible
without having to move other gear in order to service
it. The engines can be removed simply by opening the above cockpit
seats.
There is a workbench and vice in the engine room with
lots of storage for tools and spare parts. We have installed a dedicated
air-conditioning
system, not wired into the generator but connected to shore
power,
so that when the engine room is shut down while docked, you
can work in comfort while doing service and repairs.
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