[MHml] horsepower

[Larry Forgy]

Bill Gibbs wrote:
> Maybe it's easier to get proportionally bigger props on two smaller engines?
>
> It seems that one bigger engine should weigh less.
>
> Thanks for the Gold Coast ref.
>
> I'm 2 feet shorter LOA, and 1/2 their light weight of 22k pounds, 1/3rd
> their heavy weight.  We weigh 10,000 loaded.
> I'd be looking at an outboard, not a diesel.  100-200 hp is more achievable.
> I'm toying with a removable sled idea.
>
> Bill
>   
Bill,

Wouldn't a big RIB with a big motor that you could tie up to push 
Afterburner be easier than the removable sled?  A sled for a 100-200 hp 
motor is going to have to be pretty substantial and a real pain to 
attach/detach.  And, if the sled is for faster returns after racing, how 
would you get it delivered to the boat?

The RIB would just need a driver, and also be more versatile.  It might 
even be cheaper than a custom engineered and built sled.

Larry Forgy