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Old 11-15-2013, 10:20 PM   #53
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Vessel Name: Kokanee
Vessel Model: Cuddles 30 Pilot House Motor Sailer
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Originally Posted by BruceK View Post
Auscan, my mate`s Resort 35 has a 4cyl Perkins disguised as a Volvo (the Volvo marinising parts cost heaps), puts out about 60hp, at best does about 6-7 knots. I thought 80hp would be about right for it, but you do ok with 5ft less boat, and 36hp.

Bruce - I think the Resort 35 has a lot more beam, especially aft, and is not quite so slippery through the water as my smaller version.
Hull efficiency obviously plays a big part in hp/displacement requirements.
My penalty for having an efficient hull is a tight engine room which could not accommodate anything bigger than what I have.
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