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Resident 2B · 09-28-2006, 10:21 PM

GWC,

Assuming the 700 ton figure for the Mount Washington's displacement is correct, and I feel it is close, 1,300 hp is not going to move a 1,400,000 pound vessel anywhere near 15 knots, let alone provide adequate reverse thrust when docking.

I am not trying to be argumentative, it is just physically impossible.

I understand torque. It is often measured with a distance and a force, such as foot-pounds. You still need the force component to develop high torque. Energy cannot be created or destroyed! I believe that is still a principle of science.

Let's wait until the web site comes back and see what they claim for hp.

Best regards,

R2B

09-28-2006, 10:21 PM	#18
Resident 2B Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Shore, MA Posts: 1,352 Thanks: 987 Thanked 310 Times in 161 Posts	Torque!!!! GWC, Assuming the 700 ton figure for the Mount Washington's displacement is correct, and I feel it is close, 1,300 hp is not going to move a 1,400,000 pound vessel anywhere near 15 knots, let alone provide adequate reverse thrust when docking. I am not trying to be argumentative, it is just physically impossible. I understand torque. It is often measured with a distance and a force, such as foot-pounds. You still need the force component to develop high torque. Energy cannot be created or destroyed! I believe that is still a principle of science. Let's wait until the web site comes back and see what they claim for hp. Best regards, R2B