On Sun, 09 Dec 2007 21:36:03 -0500, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Mon, 10 Dec 2007 01:51:15 GMT, Jere Lull wrote:

That the difference in efficiency between a
dinky 12x8 spinning at 2500 rpms or more, and a 16x10 spinning at about
1200.

I understand you point. You now need less horsepower to achieve the
same boat speed because you have a more efficient prop, and are
running the engine in a more efficient power range. Was there any
impact on sailing performance?


Now THERE'S a good question! :-)

Brian W