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From: (no name) (no email)
Date: Sat Feb 09 2008 - 09:06:30 EST
In a message dated 2/9/08 12:01:49 AM, Lee writes:
> Need help please. If one is to power a 50' full displacement steel
> trawler that has a displacement of about 72000 pounds with a single
> engine, I understand that the rule of thumb is 2-3 HP per 1000 pounds.
>
Lee,
Hull speed on your boat is about 9.5 knots. It takes 106 hp to power it at
hull speed. Add 20% for a safety factor and you need 122 hp. Go with the 135
hp
continuous duty John Deere.
Larry Z
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