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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 22-07-2019, 07:52
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Posted By snoozy814
Re: Single Diesel Driving Twin Hydraulic Props

"We have a catamaran now with a single outboard on a sled and also a cat with twin outboards in lifting pods, advantages to both.
I believe you own a Kelsall? Have seen Kelsalls around 38’ with both...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 22-07-2019, 07:49
Replies: 19
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Posted By snoozy814
Re: Single Diesel Driving Twin Hydraulic Props

the idea w/the hydraulic drive is that it would give you much better turning (like a zero turn lawn mower in theory) which is great for docking. In practice, not as simple as that.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 22-07-2019, 07:47
Replies: 19
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Posted By snoozy814
Re: Single Diesel Driving Twin Hydraulic Props

yes. the water line that cools it wasn't put in large enough so the hydraulic system overheats. that is being corrected. However, it is still very inefficient even when cold due to power transfer....
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 20-07-2019, 05:27
Replies: 19
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Posted By snoozy814
Re: Single Diesel Driving Twin Hydraulic Props

This is the system we have on our boat currently (60 hp turbo Kubota Nanni diesel to twin hydraulic props)….SUCKS!! Cooling it is a bitch as it will overheat and lose power big time. Looking to...
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