On Wed, 28 Jun 2006 16:21:07 GMT, "padeen"
wrote:

Remember, the speed (efficiency) of the hull is directly related to its LWL;

As I understand it, that applies to displacement hulls. However, my
canoe has a flat bottom, making it technically a semi-displacement
hull which has some lifting capacity and therefore the ability to
exceed its maximum displacement speed. Otherwise, I don't think I
could have got it up to the 15 knots I estimate I was doing the other
day.

I think you'll lose more efficiency (gas) with your bow in the air than w/
the sidemount.

You may be right. I have no idea.

Bringing the bow down can be affected by adjusting the angle
of attack of your motor and redistributing your weight. On the Yukon it was
very unusual to see a 19' Grumman squarestern WITHOUT a 5gal gas can on its
foredeck.

I'll have to do some experimenting..

Thanks again,

Al Deveron