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    Atlantic crossing with single cylinder powerboat?

    I have a powerboat I designed and built 10 years ago. 31ft, 9'10" beam, single cylinder diesel 10hp. Have a crew with me of 2. Oh, and on a side note, do you think I'll need a visa? Who am I and do I make it? Check back :rolleyes:
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    V-Keel RIB vs Tunnel-Hull speed boat

    I would like to know the performance difference between a rigid with a deep V hull and an xcat catamaran. Assuming the same engine and boat length, which one is faster, which turns better? Example v-hull rib...
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    Worthy of restoration or SKIP IT!? 1982 Bayliner 2850

    http://boats.iboats.com/1982-bayliner-2850-contessa-sedan-bridge-cuddy-cruiser/378036.html Haven't looked at this boat in person yet so this is a hypothetical question about what to expect with boats priced in this range. Would you spend money to restore this boat, make it reliable, and what...
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    Inflatable catamaran 9.9hp case file

    I would like to find the most efficient prop in terms of offering the least amount of prop slip. I am interested in attaining the fastest cruising speed available if I don't already have it. Current prop is Yamaha aluminum 9.25 x 9 pitch 3 blade 2008 Yamaha 9.9hp short shaft 2 stroke 2.08...
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    Trim tabs on inflatable catamaran?

    I will be experimenting with adding trim tabs to my 9.5' raised floor sib. (Boat photo in my profile). I am curious if this will raise the stern and make the boat handle like a bigger boat. Right now the waterline goes to the midpoint of the pontoons in the rear. My question is Do you know...
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    Solas SS 9.25x 11 ...vs... Yamah AL 9.25x 12

    In your opinions, which option is better a stainless steel with slightly less pitch at 11" or an aluminum prop with a slightly greater pitch of 12"? These are the only 2 highest pitch options I can find for a new 2008 Yamaha 2 stroke 9.9 hp. I'd like to get my 10ft inflatable up around 20 mph...
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    Suggest a second prop option

    Hello, I have a Yamaha 2 stroke 9.9hp short shaft on a 10ft boat. The props and the engine are ultimately replaceable but from the river run I have near me I can tell my props will be well abused. My stock propeller is 9" pitch I believe. I can go up to 11" and go from 3 to 4 blades. I like...
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