[ATTACH] Mine is quite different than a motor surf boat, the surf boat is more of a semi-displacement hull as evidenced by the larger horsepower...
Go cart sites sell a lot of stuff that fits these engines, I bought an exhaust flange and had a muffler and tubing with a support bracket welded...
Yes, much simpler than the average outboard, much cheaper and parts to even whole engines are available just about everywhere. I can buy a Honda...
On a deviation of the theme I have a 28 foot (22' on the bottom) fiberglass seine dory that I put 5hp Honda air-cooled inboard in. I found an...
While I see where this issue is a concern for some it isn't really applicable on my particular project.
I have a hydraulic gearbox so I can't allow it to turn while there's no oil pressure (engine not running). Thank you for pointing that out however.
I imagine the turning prop would replace the drag a stationary prop would present with some added thrust. I believe this'll be fun to play with,...
I have to modify that a bit. In Dave Gerr's book "The Nature of Boats" he states that 50 sq. ft. of sail will generate 1hp at Beaufort force 4...
Yeah I thought that was quite optimistic but as I said it was a desire and as we all know "you can't always get what you want". I assume the most...
I guess a Maine winter and boredom have taken a toll on my ability to make decisions. I've spent quite a bit of time toying with ideas for how to...
Certainly simplifies things doesn't? Good suggestion, thank you.
I'll work on that a bit using your recommendations and see how it works out. I do want the boom for lifting purposes but if I don't need a sail on...
Something more like this you think would be more flexible and useful? Obviously this is toying with the concept and I'm trying to zero what's...
The currently contemplated pilothouse is shorter than the one shown, ending about at a point between the two side windows which places it a few...
It's a fishing/cruising boat that isn't completed yet, the hull is an ex-USCG motor whaleboat that I've built new decks and wash rails on,...
I'm thinking about a steadying sail for my 26' double ended full displacement boat. I haven't had much luck finding a method of calculating an...
Must be too weird of an idea to generate much interest?
I have but most motorsailers have more keel and ballast to sail upwind, I posted another thread with a couple of examples for discussion but...
I'd like to add a sail to my motor whaleboat primarily as a steadying sail and get home option but a little extra push would be nice for...
And I was thinking my idea was a bit silly, but I understand.
