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Default The Suzuki 2.5 hp makes the final cut...but what about TWO ofthem, in tandem?

On Apr 26, 3:38*am, (Richard Casady)
wrote: Its very simple. Power required is proportional to the cube of
the speed, and, [gets out the calculator that takes no prisoners], you
get 1.26 times the speed.
Casady

Thanks Casady, since I'll probably get 4 mph with the one Suzuki,
if I strapped on another, does that mean I reach a whopping FIVE
mph? (1.26 x 4) At that speed I could probably pull my cat water
skiing. lol

-Jay
(being silly)