RDG603A13
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Figure 20: Skin Tank Flow Diagram
Recommended Skin Tank Size
Engine
HP
KW
Skin tank
surface area m
2
Suggested
Height mm
Suggested
Length mm
15
15
11
0.75
600
1000
20
20
15
0.75
600
1250
Skin tank size must be increased by up to approx 10% or a separate skin tank
installed to cool the hydraulic oil, if a hydraulic bow thruster is used. Please refer to
Section 5 - Installation, 22. Hydraulic Drive Transmission for further information
5. Engine Cooling Water Connections
For Canal Boats:
These are on the Left hand (Port) side of the engine:
Shire 15 and 20
28mm
(1 1/6”) OD
Use a good quality hose that cannot collapse or kink and is capable of working at temperature
in excess of 100°c.
A.S.A.P. Supplies LTD can supply suitable 28mm ID ID hoses if the correct size hoses cannot
be sourced locally. The part numbers used by A.S.A.P. Supplies LTD are shown in the
