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stimleck

12-20-2014 03:24 PM

why do quad engine boats not perform?

There are a handful of Nortechs and I believe there was one at the shootout but they dont beat the twins, for that matter neither do the triples.
Why is this?

offshorexcursion

12-20-2014 04:31 PM

I have no real expierence, and the people that actually know the answer don't participate on OSO.....and I don't blame them.

Weight
Drive drag
Improper center of gravity

notda1

12-20-2014 04:38 PM

trip's get you home faster then twins if one breaks

On Time

12-20-2014 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stimleck (Post 4237681)

There are a handful of Nortechs and I believe there was one at the shootout but they dont beat the twins, for that matter neither do the triples.
Why is this?

1) Power to weight ratio.
2) Hydrodynamic drag.
3) Difficulty in synchronization.

But they're cool. Sort of. In their own way.

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