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Old 02-02-2009, 10:16 PM   #11 (permalink)
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You can probably get some more speed out of that trolling motor with a model airplane propeller.
That is a Brilliant Idea.


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Old 02-02-2009, 10:21 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Good thread on trolling motor props Trolling motor props are all wrong.. - Topic By Kayak Fishing Stuff
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Old 02-03-2009, 12:33 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Ran across this on efficient propulsion: Across the ocean in a pedal-powered submarine - tech - 28 January 2009 - New Scientist
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Old 02-16-2009, 09:02 PM   #14 (permalink)
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Took the new boat out for the first time today.

The boat does 10~11 mph@ wot depending on conditions. Fuel economy *estimate* 25 mpg based upon Iphone GPS and the assumption that the tank was full when I picked it up at the dealer.


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