[PCW] In praise of outboard-powered cats

[Tradesure]

Lately I have been able to compare outboards against inboard outdrive
motors fitted our Aventure 32, we offer both.

outboards are easy to maintain, powerful when eventually you have the 
correct
prop configuration, speed versus fuel.
Petrol is not quite the answer and it is still heavy on fuel when we compare
to the inboard diesel outdrive, very economical by half, less maintenance
and in the water the boat with outdrives looks more attractive, I think.

Tim aventure power catamaran




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Deering" <deering at ak.net>
To: "'Power Catamaran List'" <power-catamaran at lists.samurai.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 3:25 AM
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
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