Karl Denninger wrote:



The Volvo system does not azimuth 360 degrees. Its more like an outdrive in
its range of motion, among other differences.

Azipod units also aren't usually set up as "pullers".

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Yup, I mis-read and assumed azimuthing.
Azipods are set up as pullers.

At any rate, although I can see some increased risk for damage to props
and rapping up lines, If the breakaway feature is well designed, it
might be better than driving a set of skegs, props and rudders back up
through the hull .... time will tell.

otn