Getting the prop(s) out of the water gives a big speed advantage. I have a Columbia 8.3 with an outboard that slides on rails on the transom:
http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww265/tmalcolm/Wind%20Gypsy/0626001733b.jpg
When the OB is completely out of the water I get about 1knot more surface speed.
I'll probably be converting the outboard instead of installing an electric motor inboard. The speed 'advantage' of no prop drag is nice, and I really don't have the $$$s for a folding or feathering prop.
--Tim.
--- In electricboats@yahoogroups.com, Steamboat Willie <stmbtwle@...> wrote:
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> Subject: [Electric Boats] Re: Minn Kota dual trolling motors RT160 may be perfect for a rudder mount
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