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| Congratulations to Dianne with their win in the Elite Keel Regatta.
Here is Steve's Top Ten List that he has submitted for publication. ELITE KEEL STORY-A LIST OF TEN THINGS THAT HELPED DIANNE 1) The crew: Jarian Westfall, Laurel Schmidt, Mike Pastrone, Jeff Fellicetti 2) Will Paxton wasn't there. 3) This crew can change head sails, the hanked kind, in less then 2.3 minutes. 4) Wilie E Coyote didn't race Sunday. 5) Sun was shining. 6) It was my birthday weekend. 7. El Raton wasn't there. 8. We went left when we could. 9. The wind was blowing. 10. This crew has 59 combined years sailing with me. |
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| Author: Ralph Deeds Subject: Motor mount HP max Info: (17732 views) Posted: Sunday 5-11-08 08:54:04 PM |
:: I just acquired "Heineken" and want more power to get
:: through tidal currents. What the max hp rating for
:: Express 27 motor bracket?
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:: Thanks,
:: Fredrik
I don't think there has ever been an official max horsepower rating. However, too much horsepower or weight can damage the internal motor mount tube. Also, too much weight at the back end of the boat is not desirable. I recall one case where the tube cracked from somebody standing on the motor mount and another where cracks developed for no apparent reason. They are easy to repair if you catch the crack before the damage is severe, anyway. Simply get some fiberglass tape and wrap it around the tube with plenty of epoxy. I agree witht the comments that a long shaft 4-6 hp is plenty. I use a 2 hp Suzuki. The only time I wish I had more horsepower is for a long trip up the Detroit or St Clair River.SWX4
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