Early on it was the same block( 3406), but later Cat came used a new block to increase hp. Read somewhere they were thinking of increasing C18 to...
Thanks for the feedback, great to get info from hands on experienced Captains. This one has a tower and rib on the bow and does 25.4 kt @ 1850...
Capt J, looking at a 2004 Hatteras GT 54. Have looked at another 04 with C30's,very clean, but like to see the C18 setup for a roomier er and...
Yep, I do have some numbers for the 1150 hp version in a later model for comparison.
Thanks rc, i agree more horsepower out of the same block would likely shorten life some. Have heard nothing but good comments about both versions...
Interested in a SF that is powered with Cat C18 1015 hp. The C18's have a higher rated model of 1150 hp and curious what is involved to get that...
Had these engines, ran good. These engines have a weird raw water pump...has two impellers...one large and one smaller. Change the impellers on...
I would hire a top rated hull surveyor with an assistant surveyor. Worth the time to talk to Tim Caruso on the Cats, he will do a two day survey...
Had Sceptre 15" with DVD player in two staterooms of our last boat. The only negative was viewing angle not as wide, otherwise worked well. Bought...
SeaEric, good call. Looking at pics, the bow is definitely Striker design with a metal bulwarks, bow pulpit, welded railing base to heavy rubbing...
Good men, they deserved compensation. There used to be a lot of that type fraudulent activity in government contracting. Have been away from that...
I doubt the OP's complaint was about being branded for scamming the government, but it would be for me. Have known of several front companies set...
rc, exhaust mods might be the reason for the smooth ride. As mentioned earlier there is a lot going on with their design.
Weeell, the only semi negative comment read was they are a mid-quality Asian built boat. I don't pay much attention to magazine sea trial...
I googled the LCS program, nothing good reported and considered by many as a boondoggle. How do you forget to put a cathode protection system on a...
Dang, your right. Adios C15 (3406E)!
I realize the 3406 is now the C15 and likely has updates. No on C9 or C12(3196). Cat has that huge service network. I might still do the s60 if...
rc, if I already owned a boat with either DD 2 or 4 strokes I'd just ride with them without any concerns, not saying either are bad engines....
Thanks for clearing up the status of the s60. Sounds a bit complicated with no real commitment to the DD s60 which is obsolete along with the DD...
There are a few of these 64 AO's currently listed. We really like the floorplan, engine room, and most powered by c18's Cats. We have not been...
