Question about silent running and engine noise

AVGWarhawk · 03-15-07, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Canovaro

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Originally Posted by Linavitch

IIRC you need to be at less than 2knotts to be in silent running.

Silent running is a state where the engine is turned down to 2, no reloading or repairing etc. What I mean is that the engine is not technically in silent mode but going at slow speed makes it quieter.

Thanks for your answer.
So "silent running" is not a technical engine / equipment thing, but only means slow movement and no/little noises being made in the boat?

Correct. Electric engines on 2kts and crew very quiet. No torpedo loading or repairs to be made.

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