katysails wrote:

Jim claims: Folks, with a 50 hp motor, the boat will sink with a full load,
and

with the water ballast


That's very nice if planing with a 50 hp engine is what you want to do. I'm
sure the guys at alt. motoboater. would be very happy for you.

Katy, that particular note was a response to Jeff's comments concerning
the speed of the boat under power. If I'm posting a response to a note
regarding the boat's performance under power, logically, I am going to
talk about the boat's performance under power. - That doesn't mean i'm
into power boats over sail. As has been discussed ad nauseum, the
ability to motor out out to a desired sailing, fishing, diving, or
swimming area quickly, and to return quickly at the end of the cruise,
is an advantage in that it permits you to spend more time sailing,
fishing, diving, or swimming, etc. - Whatever floats your boat. - So, it
is an advantage, even if you aren't into powerboats.

Jim