[hpv-boats] Murray Marathon

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Rick
This was a great result and report and i have only 2 comments

I would have thought that you would have had  a spare prop that could be 
easily fitted.

I have commented this before but consider if it did not increase the drag 
then a folding prop could have been an addvantage
.
Dennis A.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rick Willoughby" <rickwill at bigpond.net.au>
To: "HPV Boat" <hpv-boats at bikelist.org>
Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2009 10:43 PM
Subject: [hpv-boats] Murray Marathon


> This list has been very quiet but as there are some still active I
> have provided links to my 2008 Murray Marathon Report and a photo of
> the boat just prior to setting off.
>
> I managed to finish this year in good shape. The side mounted prop
> set up is hard to beat for ease of inspection and log jumping.  With
> the dipping rudders and flexible shaft I am able to sit the boat flat
> on the ground without concern for the appendages.  The boat can be
> operated in 6" of water if I lift the prop up.
>
> http://www.rickwill.bigpondhosting.com/v11j.jpg
>
> http://www.rickwill.bigpondhosting.com/mm_2008_rw.pdf
>
> The latter is a 3.8Mb file.
>
> Rick Willoughby
>
>
>
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