On Oct 21, 12:20*pm, Wayne.B wrote:
On Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:44:55 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

I'm not necessarily into speed but more into economical performance.
Of course the Speed would probably be determined on how many people
one stacks on the boat, but I'd like to look over the options. But
seeing this would be on a mild lake or slow river (normal flow 7 mph,
max. *flow 12 mph) It might be a neat project.

It is unlikely that 28 hp will get it going on plane which will limit
you to fast displacement speeds, maybe 10 to 12 mph if you are lucky.
You really do not want to be underpowered on a river with 8 to 12 mph
of current.

That's another good call. Yes. one hp per ft. doesn't really sound
very encouraging. and top end on glass'smooth water mgith be in the 15
mph range. Not too good if fighting a current of 12 on the river and
especially when there's 8-12 people on board.

More for consideration.

Thanks Wayne.