[Rhodes22-list] Merc 2 stroke 6hp

[Bill Effros]

Thanks, Richard,

That was my question.  I knew wind on the nose was useless, but I thought that a small electric motor coupled with a large headsail could make a "no-wind" day interesting.

Bill
                                     

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: Richard Smith 
To: The Rhodes 22 mail list 
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2004 3:10 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Merc 2 stroke 6hp


<I imagine I will be able to "make my own wind" by moving the boat forward
using the electric motor.  Do I understand this concept correctly?>

You will make your own wind al-rite but in a calm the generated breeze
(apparent wind)  will be right on the nose and useless.

On the other hand;  if the actual wind is very light and on your aft quarter
you will by motoring, bring it around towards the bow and sail faster then
you could otherwise.

Richard Smith


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