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Posted by member Eric Pearson on Tuesday 4 January 2011

I have a pilot 20 SE fitted with the TAMD 22 105 HP diesel similar to the one currently advertised. I bought it in March last year and have now had time to appreciate what it can do. I brought it round from Milford Haven to Cardigan at 7 Kts at which speed it used about 1 gph. Since then I have had it on the plane at 24 Kts with 2 on board. However I don't do that kind of thing very often as there are numerous lobster pots round here, and at high water they may not be visible. Minimum planing speed seems to be about 16 kts and she seems happy at 18 kts. The stern drive can be trimmed in and out but I haven't yet fully got the hang of that. There are also ELTRIM trim tabs which help lift the stern and get her on the plane. The range looks like being 100 to 120 miles even at planing speed. With a full 25 gal tank on the port quarter and a 5 hp auxiliary on the port transom, she is a bit stern down, especially if my wife insists on sitting there as well. I will probably shift the outboard bracket to the starboard side and fit the boarding ladder (currently on the starboard side) in its place. Hardy told me that she was originally deliverd with 3 25 Kg bags of ballast in the bow compartment but this had been taken out by a boatyard who thought that was why she wouldn't plane for the previous owner. I put them back and she still did 24 Kts although the stern only came up by about an inch while at rest. I haven't investigated the effect on seaworthiness yet but I aim to do that next season. The noise level is perfectly acceptable since the engine compartment is very well insulated. The wide side decks and ample space at the bow make for safe handling, and with the stern drive, manoevering in and out of marinas or picking up a mooring is (relatively speaking) a piece of cake. Maintenance of the engine and sterndrive is essential since these are expensive items to replace. I did the engine fuel filters, oil filter, oil change and impeller a month ago after the boat came out of the water, and when the weather improves I will remove the stern drive and do the required maintenance. I have all the invoices for the servicing done for the previous two owners who spared no expense and had the boatyard/Volvo dealer do everything for them. I can let you know the costs if you want to know.

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Posted by member Roy Procter on Thursday 23 December 2010

I have a Pilot 20 with md22 inboard diesel which works well and I have not had any trouble at all. However, my boat is heavy, particularly at the stern. Water tank, 2 batteries and 115L of fuel all at the back. It is really only a 7 knot boat at 4 L/hr but can be pushed to 8 or 9 kts. With a clean hull and prop, low fuel and water with crew cringing up forward I have seen 13 kts if a suitable wave is hit to get onto the plane.! One of the boats advertised has the TAMD 22 105HP blown diesel. I would go for that! Roy Procter.

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Posted by member Fred Hughes on Thursday 16 December 2010

Of the 13 Hardy boats for sale,7 have had inboard diesel engines fitted. Are there any inherent problems with such installations?

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