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Old 05-19-2010, 03:12 AM   #107
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Getting Used to Fear

"I guess you and I have a different idea regarding why we do boats.... I cannot wait to drop the hook and turn off the noise makers!, "

That's why they invented SAILS !

And that is why most sail boaters have superior systems for maintaining a lifestyle than a 24/7 noisemaker.

"Great in 1950, 1960 but this is 2010.* By 2010 standards, they're crap.* They're too expensive to change, otherwise I'd change them out in a heartbeat."

And the 2010 engine will have a computer , to carry how many spairs for and perhaps injectors that run $1200 each , and demand really clean fuel.

Fuel is cheap , my preference on a motorboat is an engine that DIES SLOWLY, so the reliability is #1.

The 1936 designed , 6-71 is my choice to get home , yes its almost 3000lbs yes it will only give 16 hp instead of 22 hp from a gal of fuel.

But with no turbo , intercooler , afttercooler and no electronics besides a starter motor , it "works for me".


-- Edited by FF on Wednesday 19th of May 2010 04:18:19 AM
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