[PUP] Ok, what is your thoughts about get home engines

[Steven Dubnoff]

>What are peoples thoughts on get home power??

I was once aboard a Krogen that had a small engine mounted above the 
driveshaft.  The engine was normally used as DC generator, which kept 
it in good shape and ready to run.  It had a sprocket that could be 
connected by a roller chain to another sprocket the main 
driveshaft.  The boat's owner said that could be done in about 20 
minutes (I assume not in a rolling sea!).

Not a bad idea and it protects you from all but major damage to the 
drivetrain.  It would be cheaper than the Wesmar hydraulic drive ( 
http://www.wesmar.com/APU.htm ) I am sure, although considerably less 
convenient to engage.  I don't remember how managed to get the boat in reverse!

Best,

Steve