tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137810012036013226.post5195055748523675642..comments2024-03-10T07:03:43.915-04:00Comments on The Log of Spartina: crossing pathsStevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17060896232365651376noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137810012036013226.post-60281834366436663292014-01-14T22:19:13.706-05:002014-01-14T22:19:13.706-05:00Miles
good to hear from you. Good luck with the ...Miles<br /><br />good to hear from you. Good luck with the build.<br /><br />As for the outboard, the 2.3 is plenty of power for me. I typically use it just above idle speed, which carries us at hull speed. The 5 hp is twice the weight - 30 extra pounds on the stern - and that is something I would want to avoid. Why carry the extra weight, not to mention the expense and size of an oversized outboard?<br /><br />I don't think it makes much difference which side the motor is mounted on. I like having the handle outboard where I don't notice it. I would sketch it out and see what works on your boat.<br /><br />I do think a bimini would work. <br /><br />Good luck. Let me know how the build is going.<br /><br />steveStevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17060896232365651376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137810012036013226.post-66457438880775441682014-01-14T14:19:53.163-05:002014-01-14T14:19:53.163-05:00Hi Steve - I really enjoy this blog, and I think y...Hi Steve - I really enjoy this blog, and I think you have the nicest pathfinder I have seen. As you have pointed out in the past, it has a rougher finish than some, but to me it is perfect. I bought the pathfinder plans a few weeks ago, and I wonder if you have any advice on these 2 changes I plan to make. Nothing better than getting advice from someone who has used the boat so thoroughly. The first is to increase motor size to Honda 5 hp and swap the well to the other side so the motor can be pushed to the side as far as possible (the motor handle won't get in the way on the other side). The second is to fit a bimini under a boom similar to yours. Happy sailing! (Miles)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137810012036013226.post-13549972462996119742014-01-13T22:58:09.607-05:002014-01-13T22:58:09.607-05:00That was fun. Thanks!That was fun. Thanks!DancesWithSandyBottomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06744638027388491267noreply@blogger.com