There was question about converting to single engine.
Interestingly I would rather keep the twin props and get rid of the rudders. I have never operated a boat of this size but I assume you can create rotational thrust vectoring using tank steering of the two shafts. Electric motors can infinitely adjust their thrust forward and reverse with ease.
If I only had tank steering and no rudders, I would not expect the operator to fiddle with two levers. I would build an intuitive drive by wire joystick that would vary the individual motor thrust including forward and reverse to steer and maneuver the boat.
I already took the rudders off for repairs. I would love to not put them back on. I would like to better understand the responsiveness of steering such a boat using only motor thrust vectoring.
The boat yard guys think leaving the rudders off is bad idea even if for the ease of towing control. I agree with the towing aspect or loss of one motor at sea but I am not convinced that tank steering wouldn't work.
The rudders are huge and must create a significant amount of drag.
Jeff
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