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Old 10-18-2009, 11:12 AM
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Old 10-18-2009, 04:31 PM
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That is what my computer program says...
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Old 10-18-2009, 10:15 PM
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The hours any designer suggests he's designs can be home built in (except mine of course) . . .
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never ever - and please guys, if we are wrong, be ever so kind as to point us in the right / correct direction

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What is your favorite stupid claim about boats or marine systems?
A few years ago, I read a claim that using a transom stern on an Olympic
rowing shell can reduce drag by 10%.
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Old 12-22-2011, 05:10 PM
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THIS IS NOT A PROJECT BOAT

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Old 12-22-2011, 05:47 PM
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1 electric HP = 2 diesel HP. Check any hybrid thread, it's reached the status of legend.
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"waterproof"
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Old 12-22-2011, 06:12 PM
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Actually, 1 electric hp rating is closer to 5hp rating in a piston engine.
It's bordering on "stupid" to say it ain't. I'm not attacking you, philsweet. Just setting record straight
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correction- 1 electric HP = 5 piston HP
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yep. Use lots of pumps on ships. A 30hp 220 3 phase will out pump a 167hp 471 detroit, both hooked to identical pumps. The electric will provide higher pressure at a higher head
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