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    Various propulsion questions (35ft steel hull)

    Hi Nautical It seems all prop sizes are in inches, so I assume it is inches. I'll have to get back to my boat soon, new job etc diverted...
    Post by: Popeye, Apr 30, 2007 in forum: Propulsion
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    Various propulsion questions (35ft steel hull)

    Thank you all (very much) for the input. I hope there is still more to come, it is very enlightening. Yes it was professionally built but NO...
    Post by: Popeye, Jan 22, 2007 in forum: Propulsion
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    Do I need it

    Hi Richard I apoplogise for diverting your thread here. As your boat is a similar size to mine maybe you can point me in the right direction...
    Post by: Popeye, Jan 17, 2007 in forum: Boatbuilding
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    Various propulsion questions (35ft steel hull)

    Hi All I found an interesting program for prop calculations here http://www.castlemarine.co.uk/pitch.htm just thought I'd share. It helped...
    Post by: Popeye, Jan 14, 2007 in forum: Propulsion
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    Various propulsion questions (35ft steel hull)

    Thanks for the reply Gonzo The weight is difficult to measure, the guy I brought it from estimated around 6 tonne? Sorry I don't follow...
    Post by: Popeye, Jan 14, 2007 in forum: Propulsion
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    Various propulsion questions (35ft steel hull)

    Hi All I'm not to sure where to start? A picture probably, here. http://gobombala.com/html/modules/articles/article.php?id=3 I just want to...
    Thread by: Popeye, Jan 11, 2007, 10 replies, in forum: Propulsion
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    What Hull mods are required to use an Inboard motor

    Thanks Bobber Thats just what I was after, an honest appraisal of the idea. Totally unbiased by yuppie (If you cant afford to buy a boat you...
    Post by: Popeye, Apr 23, 2004 in forum: Powerboats
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    What Hull mods are required to use an Inboard motor

    Thanks PAR I re-read my posts, I do sound a bit like a cowboy! Now how do I fix that, without irrelevant prattle? First the kids. Yup 7 at...
    Post by: Popeye, Apr 16, 2004 in forum: Powerboats
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    What Hull mods are required to use an Inboard motor

    Thanks for the quick reply! I had a look through that thread before I posted. I couldn't find any answers that I could make use of just yet....
    Post by: Popeye, Apr 15, 2004 in forum: Powerboats
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    What Hull mods are required to use an Inboard motor

    Hi All I have a 17' fibreglass hull, no motor, little money and 7 kids. I think the way to go to get this boat in the water is with an auto...
    Thread by: Popeye, Apr 15, 2004, 12 replies, in forum: Powerboats