[Public-list] another outboard discussion

[Gail DeMoss]

re:  "let me race?"

There doesn't seem to be any rule about engines.  Just that boat must 
"be maintained in cruising trim, with stores, fuel, water, etc. in 
reasonable quanity.  Violation of the spirit of this rule shall be 
grounds for protest."  Part II - Rules and Regulations from the handbook 
seems to be concerned with sails, rigging, keel, spars, rudder  
measurements etc.  Nothing really is said about the engine - or lack of 
engine - or what type of engine.  Ballast weight is mentioned for the 
older boats.  Is an engine considered ballast?

What is the wisdom of the "old salts"?

Gail
Calypso #543
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J Bergquist wrote:

>Dear List,
>
> four stroke 9.9 hp Yamaha high thrust long shaft
>motor with electric start for only $2200. It comes with a 2 year warranty.
>It weighs just over 100 #. 
> 
>
>Even considering the cost differential between this motor and an A4, I could
>buy some really nice canvas, a second bank of batteries to make up for the
>additional time I would have to go between charging (boosting my capacity
>from 200 to 400 amp hours), and a super nice shore-power based charging and
>monitoring system and still have cash left over. Not to mention my boat
>would be a couple of hundred # lighter (would y'all still let me race?)
>
>
>  
>


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