On 9/7/07, Steve Wood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Michael Askin wrote: > > > Lots of people complain that working boats are slow - rubbish! Its how > > they are driven that makes the difference. > > Not sure I'd agree with that. Engines matter a lot, otherwise I'd drive > both our boats at the same speed. > > Bream is out of the water at the mo and when she's dropped back in will > have a different engine (same model, HA2) as it was decided best to > replace than do the full refurb that was required on the old one after > assorted ongoing problems. It will be interesting to see how she performs.
A well worn engine can make quite a difference. I used to only get 4.3 mph out of Shoestring's SR3 in open water until I had it properly serviced and now get 5.3mph! I think some of the others boats may have had a HA2 on the run - I think they were faily common in working boats at one point. I also noticed from your website that the back end is not original - how well has the swim been made. I presume you've seen the incredable lines of an original and explains why historic boats swim so well. Mike -- Michael Askin http://shoestring_DOT_zapto_DOT_org/
