I don’t know if it makes much
difference while motoring but I know the boat is faster if no one sits in the
back when sailing.
Mark
Tamblyn
Greetins Listees,
Saturday I made a 21 mile trip to Balitmore
Inner Harbor
and returned on Sunday. Saturday I motored for about 1.5 hours and sailed
3 and did the opposite returning on Sunday. Had no real issue with the
engine; however, had a couple of questions. I have a two blade fixed prop
and have noticed an odd vibration in a following sea wihle under power.
Is that typical for the boat, for a two bladed prop, or both?
Second, a friend suggested I sit further up in the cockpit because the stern
sits low in the water. I am 6'2" and weigh 227. He said the
added water pressure on the exhaust would reduce engine efficiency and by
moving forward it allowed the stern to ride a tad higher and reduced the amount
of "popping" the exhaust was making. So, does that make a
difference?
I await the wisdom of the list!
Dave Tierney
Celtic Pride, 5282
1983 C-27, Traditional
Middle River, Maryland
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