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Subject: TWL: get home
From: Burkhard Becker (becker@XXX.XXX)
Date: Tue Oct 02 2001 - 16:11:56 EDT
larry,
> In the sailing community there is a rule of thumb that implies that 27 sq.
> ft. of sail in a 20 kt. wind is equivalent to one hp. at the propeller.
this is exactly what I hoped to recieve. The existing steadying sail "is
worth" about 4 shaft-hp; one more sail of similar size and I could sail
home under usual Nordsee conditions (3-4 Bf, N-NW).
>An alternative is to fit a 5 or 6 hp electric motor which can be coupled to
the driveshaft, using the generator to supply power.
This one is a real help too! Its much more uncomplicated to work out a
proper installation.
Thank you very much. Great list!
Burkhard
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