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

[Scott E. Bulger]

Ken shared:  am considering swapping to the feathering (Hundestat)

props, although I probably won't do it for cost, and space reasons. I'm

still interested in being able to run in single engine configuration (on my

twin engine boat), during super-long passages, but the most likely scenario

is that I'll go with some sort of shaft locking system.

 

 

Scott wonders:  Ken, you have more money than God, why go through the
complexity of installing a shaft locking system when your only taking about
10 or 20% efficiency difference locking a wheel?  I'd think having both
those beautiful motors humming along in your engine room would be music to
your ears?  Considering the range on your boat I don't understand why you'd
want to shut an engine down?  How much fuel can you buy for the cost of
locking the shafts?  Call me stupid, but I just don't "get" it.

 

Scott Bulger, Alanui, N40II, Seattle WA