[Rhodes22-list] Lou's CB trunk almost done

Richard Smith sailnut at worldnet.att.net
Tue Oct 25 16:50:10 EDT 2005


< will a 8hp Tohatsu get me around Hells Gate where the Triboro
> Bridge meets the East River, with the tide coming in and the current
> going south?>

Five horsepower is plenty.  The speed of the current in this area can exceed
the hull speed of the boat.  No reasonable amount of power will overcome
that limitation.  Get a copy of Eldridge and time your passages to take
advantage of the current not fight it.

The heavy engine on the stern will worsen the hobby horsing tendency and
associated cavitation in rough conditions.  Exactly when you don't need .

Richard Smith



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