sunchaser
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- Joined
- Apr 9, 2008
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- 10,289
- Location
- usa
- Vessel Name
- sunchaser V
- Vessel Make
- DeFever 48 (sold)
A decade ago we priced out new a new build KK 52. We did it two ways. One was with a single JD 6068 and a get home system. The other was with twin JD 4045s. Guess what, little if any difference in capital cost.
BTW, an owner of an N60 found a similar little cost difference so he ordered it with identical twins. In both these cases the cost of a larger single when combined with a small get home puts the cost into a near equal situation.
Nordhavn has a full order book for their twin powered 41. The twin setup is pretty simple and to potential buyers, believable. The rationale for twins in this case imbued in Nordhavn's "get home" philosophy, a great sales pitch.
So again, to me this debate seems boat specific with many competing factors, rather than a mere single Vs twin simplified discussion.
BTW, an owner of an N60 found a similar little cost difference so he ordered it with identical twins. In both these cases the cost of a larger single when combined with a small get home puts the cost into a near equal situation.
Nordhavn has a full order book for their twin powered 41. The twin setup is pretty simple and to potential buyers, believable. The rationale for twins in this case imbued in Nordhavn's "get home" philosophy, a great sales pitch.
So again, to me this debate seems boat specific with many competing factors, rather than a mere single Vs twin simplified discussion.