[PCW] Convert sail cat to power (another long one...)

[gram rupert]

> So what kind of speed would we get from the tiny diesel engines, Gary?

Rupert.
p.s. Great post (which I cut as advised, otherwise....)

> <><>I want to also point out that successful long term cruising is
> hardly compatable with full and tight schedules. If the schedule is  
> more
> or less vague, then the journey trumps the destination, producing
> happiness and contentment. For my retirement cruising (in that  
> spirit) I
> have little lust for high speeds at all, save outrunning unexpected
> heavy weather on a deepwater passage. In such a case there should be
> plenty of wind already available to achieve a fine turn of speed under
> sail alone, relieving the anxiety about digging too deeply into fuel
> reserves for an extended high speed run.
>
> This is fun...
> Gary
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