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16-08-2016, 10:31

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Trawler - Single Engine vs Twins

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Posted By Cadence

Re: Trawler - Single Engine vs Twins

I think it is more of a dah! That is a nice looking rudder.

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16-08-2016, 10:10

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Trawler - Single Engine vs Twins

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Posted By Cadence

Re: Trawler - Single Engine vs Twins

Just to add some drift. Watching docking is almost as much fun as going to a boat ramp on the weekend.

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16-08-2016, 09:54

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Trawler - Single Engine vs Twins

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Posted By Cadence

Re: Trawler - Single Engine vs Twins

I don't think most have thrusters. They just get carried away with
RPMs, forward and reverse. Response is not instantaneous.

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16-08-2016, 09:10

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Trawler - Single Engine vs Twins

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Posted By Cadence

Re: Trawler - Single Engine vs Twins

You're right about the wind. I think experience makes a difference. I would marvel at the job some shrimpers with 70+ single screw trawlers would do at docking. I would also marvel at some of the...

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15-08-2016, 14:51

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Trawler - Single Engine vs Twins

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Posted By Cadence

Re: Trawler - Single Engine vs Twins

:thumb: Or something with a get home sail and a stay sail if needed.

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15-08-2016, 13:17

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Trawler - Single Engine vs Twins

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Posted By Cadence

Re: Trawler - Single Engine vs Twins

Backing a trawler, single screw displacement, is not a problem with a barn door rudder with a good amount of leading edge on it. Most twins have postage stamp rudders, ever see someone dock a twin...

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15-08-2016, 09:01

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Trawler - Single Engine vs Twins

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Posted By Cadence

Re: Trawler - Single Engine vs Twins

I'm with you on the trawler being a single. I have only seen one built with twins, it was built for shrimping. A Lucander designed 73'. The builder/owner hated it after a short period of time. Sold...

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