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05-29-2018, 07:18 AM
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Maybe it's just me, but in the spirit of armchair reviews, if I was designing something like that with twin engines, I would have them placed as far apart as possible to help with control of the boat. I'm looking forward to seeing it on the water, and will plan on stopping by.
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05-29-2018, 08:04 AM
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The one thing we took note of immediately is IF ( and no one knows for sure yet) WAM is it's home base -- watch out when the Dive heads in/out of the Smalls Cove channel ………………..
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05-29-2018, 12:42 PM
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I had the same thought! Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app |
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05-29-2018, 10:24 PM
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Agree! It would be much better for control. With this engine spacing and the high freeboard it will be difficult to adjust pivoting 180 degrees or in any tight spacing. I just don't see a barge like this will do well in any waters. I drove the Winnie Bell and it has two I/O's and control was very difficult. |
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05-30-2018, 06:42 AM
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Although odd sounding, to me -it looked like the engines were mounted on the same bracket which appeared to have the ability to raise & lower.
Again, we did not get in close to her (and I may be wrong on the above) but could this be a reason for the close spacing ……………… although I cannot conceive of why they would want this function- unless they expect to be underway with a "Heavy" load and need to adjust the propulsion ?? We are in & out of WAM and weather permitting will take a closer look this coming weekend. .
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05-30-2018, 08:29 AM
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I would not want to try and pilot this thing on a windy day! Between the shortness of the season, and the number of days when the wind is blowing down the lake, it will be interesting to see how many useful days they get out of this thing.
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05-30-2018, 10:13 AM
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My first post!?!? After a long time lurking. I like the novelty of this idea being on the lake. Just another option when out on the lake to have fun and do something different. After reading the info. on their web. It seems the Captain Jamison has a ton of experience on the water as a Captain as well as with barges. I would think with all that experience he must have some knowledge when building his own barge from scratch what he needs to pilot the barge on this specific lake. So I give him the benefit of doubt until I see him going sideways out in the broads.
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