"Chuck Gould" wrote in message
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An excellent illustration of the point that twins don't always make a
boat safer.

No, not "always". But having twins improves your chances. If the engine
still runs, one
otherwise disabled drive can help by using it's engine as a high volume
bilge pump
while the other is used to head for shallow water.


For my money, I like the shaft protruding about a foot or so from the
cutlass bearing, protected by a keel, skeg, and rudder. Much safer
than running naked.

Certainly agree there.

Eisboch