"Ironically, despite the performance predictions for Mirabella, when she
crosses oceans she is likely to make the passage under power using her twin
788kW MTU main engines driving Rolls Royce Kamewa Ulstein controllable pitch
propellers. "It's probably more economical to replace an engine than it is
the mainsail," said Joe Vittoria. "

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