Next message: squidsrus85: "[world-cruising] Re: Engine HP 'v' displacment"
squidsrus85 wrote:
> The boat at the top of my list comes in at 390lbs/hp and sounds good
> to me.
That's very generous, and other than fuel consumption, should be more than
adequate for your needs.
Like every other system, engines have evolved through the years.
Originally, they were used only for maneuvering between dock and point where
sails could be raised. Today, more people use the engines for longer
periods, plus they're used for auxiliary purposes, such as refrigeration,
watermakers, etc. All take HP.
I felt my original 40 HP engine (which probably never produced more than 25
HP...another long story) was inadequate when I discovered I couldn't put my
bow into the wind of a strong thunderstorm. I now have a 50 HP engine that
does what I need. My dry displacement is 22,500 lbs. Loaded, it probably
closer to 30,000.
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Best,
Bryan Genez (KB3HMZ)
"Capella" Valiant 40 #158
Annapolis, MD
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