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Donald Cave
Mon, Aug 24, 2009 11:20 AM

Mr. Licata.

My 13 ft  Whaler + 40 hp 4 stroke engine ships water over the
bow ,have to power tilt engine to raise bow.

The Whaler will not sink , can make a good life boat.

The Whaler it has a semi-flat bottom, is not a good sea boat because
it pounds , ok ! in under 10 kts wind, ok ! at hull speed only

i keep mine in my yard

Get the best very basic 14 ft RIB with smallest factory recommended
engine  you can find , to conserve fuel.

Donald

Mr. Licata. My 13 ft Whaler + 40 hp 4 stroke engine ships water over the bow ,have to power tilt engine to raise bow. The Whaler will not sink , can make a good life boat. The Whaler it has a semi-flat bottom, is not a good sea boat because it pounds , ok ! in under 10 kts wind, ok ! at hull speed only i keep mine in my yard Get the best very basic 14 ft RIB with smallest factory recommended engine you can find , to conserve fuel. Donald