MichaelB1969
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- Oct 15, 2016
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- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- Speedy Charlotte
- Vessel Make
- Beneteau Swift Trawler 44
Back in the day, especially when engines were carbureted, many people used to warm up their cars before driving off. Nowadays the general guidance by experts is that you should pretty much just drive off but stay at a reasonable rpm until the engine fully warms up.
What is best practice for a boat? I have modern diesels (twin Volvo D4-300). So far, I've been letting the engines come up to operating temperatures before heading out.
Or should I be following the same guidance as with cars and just fire up the engines, wait just a little bit for oil to fully flow, and slowly head out?
Thanks!
Mike
What is best practice for a boat? I have modern diesels (twin Volvo D4-300). So far, I've been letting the engines come up to operating temperatures before heading out.
Or should I be following the same guidance as with cars and just fire up the engines, wait just a little bit for oil to fully flow, and slowly head out?
Thanks!
Mike