On 15 Dec 2005 21:44:36 -0800, "markvictor"
wrote:

But in a single engine config. such as in many
trawlers,etc.,there are some inherent problems with a wing engine
configuration, most notable is the tendency to yaw excessively making
navigating tedious at best

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Any good autopilot can deal with that without too much difficulty.
Most of the long range cruisers that really need get home power will
already be heavy displacement with a decent keel however. We met some
people this summer with a Skookum 53 LRC that had a small wing engine
on its own off center shaft with a feathering prop. That boat had a
range under power of over 5,000 miles and they were in transit to
South America when we met them. No one really needs get home power in
a coastal cruiser unless you are allergic to yellow boats or poorly
maintained.