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Old 06-16-2021, 08:11 AM   #32
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Default ...... rowing sailboat vs motor sailboat

For a 12' sailboat that weighs about 125-lbs, or a 14' sailboat that weighs about 225-lbs, the best two-stroke engine is two wood oars, about 6.5 or 7' length.

Putting a motor on a small sailboat changes everything including its registration and insurance, and with two oars, it keeps you positioned in the center of the boat for best rowing stability. Plus, it gives you something to do while you wait for the wind to pick up, you get to row.
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