Propulsion

When motoring, Long Passages runs along at a comfortable 6 knots with more in reserve, if needed

Engine	50 hp Yanmar 4JH2E marine diesel known worldwide for dependability Self bleeding - and it works great! Running a tank dry is no drama, fill and restart instantly Racor fuel pre-filter and engine mounted final filter keep fuel clean Double belts on alternator/water pump for minimum slippage and high-amperage charging 1" dedicated thruhull for cooling water. Quick-change Speedseal saltwater impeller system. 100 amp Balmar alternator and smart charger. Vetus wet exhaust is quiet, high anti-siphon loop prevents sucking water back into engine Spares
Transmission	2.16:1 Yanmar transmission matched to engine and propeller Edson #875 single lever engine control at helm allows easy adjustment of gear and speed; prevents changing gears while engine is running at high RPM
Propeller	3 blade 16" fixed pitch Michigan-type wheel 1" stainless steel shaft with standard taper Chatwick 'Blue Water' dripless seal - no stuffing box to leak or adjust; seals available worldwide Cutlass bearing easy to replace - changed 2003
Fuel Tanks	2 heavy-gauge aluminum tanks (installed in 2002) 24 gallons capacity in each tank. 400 miles motoring range at 5 knots in tanks Individual cut-off valves for each tank. Individual fill for each tank. Fill is straight into tank allowing direct measurement and fast-flow filling. Tanks are vented well above water-line to prevent seawater access to tanks 5" Inspection/cleaning ports

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