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

[Mark]

Yes Scott, I know you are allergic to cats, I almost put a disclaimer up front just for you.  There is no point in a debate, I have no goal in converting anyone.  I just see them as another option. I have great respect for Nordhavn, their aesthetic and functional design is just not for me.  As an aside, my profession is challenging the status quo, so I give great credit to those who try something new. When they create a viable new options I believe they should be applauded - no product is for everyone but more options are good for all of us in the long run.

I went out to Maine to see the first prototype in April '07 that was running on the hybrid system.  I can you tell it was loaded to the waterline.  Note that it doesn't need active stabilizers, flopper stoppers, all the extra fuel, etc.  Much of what he talked about during that visit was techniques to keep weight down, strength up, and systems simple. I was impressed with Dick, he seems like a solid guy.  Then again, I tend to prefer the engineer types who are honest about their product and the tradeoffs vs the sales guys who try to turn a defect into a feature.

Scott, Truce? :-)