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    detroit 6v53 power on hatteras

    I had 8v53n engines in a 38' Hatteras with 2:1 Twin Disc 506 gears. Cruise was 15-16 kts with 24" X 22" 4- blade props.
    Post by: bear, Oct 28, 2012 in forum: Diesel Engines
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    Boat Design Gallery

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    Simple line drawing of a 26' lobster style boat
    Uploaded by: bear, May 6, 2009, 0 comments, in category: Gallery of Student Design Work
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    Modification of boat plans

    Diesel Inboard vs Outboard Most small boats are designed by the marketing department -- an outboard is therefore the obvious choice, as the...
    Post by: bear, Jul 21, 2008 in forum: Boat Design
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    Heavy Lifting Stability Criteria

    Hopefully the front won't fall off ... http://youtube.com/watch?v=WcU4t6zRAKg
    Post by: bear, Jul 2, 2008 in forum: Stability
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    Need for speed, 19th Century style

    Kelvin Launches How 'bout one of these? http://www.sky-net.org.uk/kelvin/launches/index.html
    Post by: bear, May 25, 2008 in forum: Powerboats
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    White lead replacement

    Why not use white lead again? http://www.kirbypaint.com/products/
    Post by: bear, Apr 20, 2008 in forum: Wooden Boat Building and Restoration
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    Steel Hull Questions

    Hello Kevin: I live in Qualicum Beach -- may I come by for a look? I am not an expert in steel boats, but once owned a 1960 vintage Akerboom...
    Post by: bear, Nov 21, 2005 in forum: Metal Boat Building