Steve Day Posted August 29, 2018 Report Share Posted August 29, 2018 Well, after considerable time, we finally decided to stop messing around with old, mostly worn out, engines to power our Rescue Minor. We bought a new, 0 hour, 20 HP Yanmar diesel engine and installed it in the boat. We have about 5 hours on it now and the boat is running great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oyster Posted August 29, 2018 Report Share Posted August 29, 2018 Its been a while feller since you built that one. The freshen up looks great! Hope things are going well with you and the folks down your way.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Day Posted August 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 Yeah. I finally got a round tuit after selling the big boat and changing some priorities. We are doing quite well. Loving the good life here in Alabama. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oyster Posted August 30, 2018 Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 Will you be going to Madisonville this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Day Posted August 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 Hadn't really given it any thought. I might be able to do it, but it depends on whether I am supporting the Coast Guard Friday night. Are you coming over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Day Posted September 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 After giving it a bit of thought, I think we will be going over to the Mandeville show this year as spectators. It's a little late to get the boat into the show, and I need to get an idea of how that show works before I plan to exhibit the Rescue Minor. I assume you are rather busy "battening down the hatches" at the moment with Florence bearing down on your neck of the woods. Praying for you folks to ride it out well with minimum damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redviking110 Posted February 10, 2019 Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 Steve, I am curious as to what your running gear arrangement is. The engine you are running is a 20 hp Yanmar, but what type and ratio of gearbox are you running and what are the propeller specs? My brother has built one and is having trouble getting anywhere near the design speed out of his version. I am in Brisbane, Australia. Rgds Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooksea Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 My Resue minor runs a 30 hp Beta with 1.5:1 transmission , Prop is 11 inches by 7 in pitch with maximum amount of cup. Top speed with 2 persons aboard is 14.5 Knots 3600 rpm, Best cruise speed is 12.5 knots at 3300 rpm. Note that my boat is 6 inches wider than the original design. Had moderate prop ventilation in choppy water but maximum cup has improved this considerably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redviking110 Posted February 25, 2019 Report Share Posted February 25, 2019 Brooksea, Thanks for the information. I will pass this on and see where we go from there. Is your prop a 3 blade or 4 blade and do you have a rough idea of the final displacement (excluding fuel and gear and crew) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooksea Posted March 4, 2019 Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 3 Blade, estimated displacement 1600 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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