Since one HP is 550 ft-lbs per second, that suggests that one hp is
5.5 pounds thrust at 100 feet per second or 6.25 pounds at 60mph
(statute miles, here).

That feel OK, but my college days are in the distant past -- any
comments?

Jim Woodward
www.mvfintry.com
Brian Whatcott wrote in message . ..
On Tue, 16 Sep 2003 22:51:57 +1200, "Paul Squire"
wrote:

Is there a simple equation between lbs thrust (as specified in electric
outboard motors) and Horsepower?


Yes, ignoring scaling constants:

Horse power = thrust X speed

Brian Whatcott Altus OK