Detroit Diesel Question?

[GalaxyGirl]

Hello all,

I can't believe that I am saying this, but I am seriously considering a motoryacht.

I have narrowed to 2 that we like. Both we have seen in person. Both boats have the same engine Detroit 12V71T1C. Does anyone know anything about these? Are they good? Can I run them slower to get better fuel economy? One of the boats is 70' and the other is 61'.

The 70' seemed to have more roll at the dock. The owner told me that the bottom was flat. I wasn't sure if all the movement was because it was located in a busy harbor with some wake or if the flat bottom was contributing to the roll?