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Subject: Fascinating new drive system from Volvo
From: otnmbrd
Date: 12/16/2004 9:08 AM Pacific Standard Time
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jetcap wrote:
otnmbrd wrote:

Yup, I mis-read and assumed azimuthing.

You assumed correctly. They are azimuthing thrusters.

Rick

LOL Then I'm back to square one on this system. Like all systems, it
will have advantages and drawbacks which will require more or less care
when operating.
One big disadvantage will probably involve maintenance and repair cost.

otn

G and I'll stick to my comments regarding boat handling.

Shen