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Cruising and reality
nom=de=plume wrote:
wrote in message ... On Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:46:58 -0700, "nom=de=plume" wrote: Seems like unless you're close to shore, you really don't need a lot of engine power. Maybe in a storm, but wouldn't the concern be running the engine without intake water or running out of fuel if you run it too long? I'm mean that's why it's a sailboat... to sail. There are two times when you need power on a sailboat: Bad weather and good weather. Most cruising sailboats spend more than 90% of their time underway with the engine running. Either the wind is from the wrong direction, too weak or too strong. I thought most sailboats spend more than 90% of their time sitting in a berth or anchored.  Why would you need to run the engine offshore when there's lots of wind? Seems like it wouldn't help that much. I can understand needing to get away from a shoreline, but in the middle of an ocean? If it's really that bad, wouldn't you want to try and slow the boat? I saw parachutes for this at the boat show. Did you see sea anchors? |
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