The reason fighter pilots are assigned carrier duty is because of
their inability to land in a cross wind. :)

Regards
Gary


On Wed, 14 Jan 2004 23:14:43 -0800, "Steve" wrote:


"otnmbrd" wrote in message news:ipmNb.9658

G Frigates don't have bow thrusters, they have APU's, which makes for
some good/bad/screwy ideas, as to how to use them.


Your right with the APU (auxiliary propulsion unit). I racked my brain
trying to remember that acronym.. Been 25 years..

The were lowered down for use and retracted up into the bottom with a
fairing plate so they wouldn't effect the ships speed.. An idea worth
consider for pleasure boats.. Those bow thruster holes must cost a knot or
so in speed. I have a friend who dives down and installs plug in his when he
is headed off shore for a long passage. Makes a big difference, I'm told.

I still think for the OP he should consentrate on improving his boat
handling skills. Especially since a I/O should be easy to manouver, relative
to a prop/rudder boat.

Steve
s/v Good Intentions