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by SolarSailor6
Sun Aug 25, 2019 11:12 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: De-powering to 10-25 hp ob motor?
Replies: 17
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Re: De-powering to 10-25 hp ob motor?

I run a 9.9 hp Yamaha 4 stroke long shaft high torque engine with "power prop". I can achieve hull "displacement speed" on my MacX of about 6.4 mph on 1/3 throttle. 10 mpg on average or 0.5 gallons per hour at that RPM Setting with water ballast full. If you are not in a hurry, y...
by SolarSailor6
Sun Aug 25, 2019 11:08 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: No mast, I've gone solar...(With gas engine backup)
Replies: 30
Views: 6622

No mast, I've gone solar...(With gas engine backup)

I post this at great risk of criticism from true sailors on this forum. I was looking for a "leisure cruising craft" for an inland river in a deep valley with little or no wind. (Kentucky River) It had to have an efficient hull design, decent interior space and shallow draft for shoals and...