[PCW] In praise of outboard-powered cats

[D C *Mac* Macdonald]

I am reminded of the quote in PowerBoat Reports
quite a few years back describing outdrive power
as being the worst of all means of moving a boat!

HUGE hole (or holes) at the stern of the hull, large
amounts of easily corroded metal permanently
in the water, among other things.

** D C "Mac" Macdonald **
* m/v Another Adventure *
** '95 Carver 355 ACMY **
* Grand Lake - Oklahoma *
** USPS & AGLCA (#217) **
* K2GKK -- USAF/retired *



> Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:25:40 -0800
> From: deering at ak.net
> To: power-catamaran at lists.samurai.com
> Subject: Re: [PCW] In praise of outboard-powered cats
>
> Lloyd raises several very valid points regarding the benefits of outboards.
> But giving up about a third in fuel economy/range is a very stiff price to
> pay for those benefits.
>
> In addition, outboards don't provide a reasonable option for adding
> engine-powered accessories such as high-output alternators and hydraulics.
>
> Some of the issues Lloyd raises with fixed shaft props are addressed by
> running with outdrives.
>
> As usual, a "series of compromises"...
>
> Bob Deering
> Juneau, Alaska