> Brina asked: >> What engine did Challenger >> use in their first tugs?
and Roger replied > At one stage didn't they use the Latvian, Rigas Dizalis (or something > like that) twin cylinder thumper imported by Peter Thompson of Marine > Engine Services. I think, IIRC, that the Recreational Craft Directive > finished off that engine in new craft because the engine was 'produced > in series' and so was prohibited for new builds due to the emissions > legislation (but I may be wrong) I think you are correct Roger. There was a nice looking Challenger based at KB when we were there. Named Henry and shell built by SMH. Sounded good and the owner told me it was a Russian twin. On the Greaves front - was the import known as a Kingfisher ? Beeky
