"Michael,
From experience over three keel boats a fully battened main is almost a requirement.
Not only will it make dropping the sail into the boom bag far easier it certainly reduces any flogging and vastly lengthens the life of the sail. While…"
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A few weeks ago I bought a 2.5 Nissan outboard from a guy in the mislands. I will use it on my rib, 12 ft 1964 Crestliner Super Fisherman and also my Howler 8 ft hard dinghy. It runs really nice so lets hope it keeps it up with maintenance.
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Comment by Danny Covington on November 22, 2012 at 10:00am
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I don't think it would in wind and current. My 7.5 Johnson will contro; my 27 Ft Tartan but just barely in conditions.
As an end fact, my Tartan is for sale in CHarleston, SC.
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Comment by John on November 22, 2012 at 9:26am
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I have the same motor that I will use on my recently purchased dinghy. I wonder if it would push my 30 ft. Oday?
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