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Old 05-18-2014, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Bushwacker View Post
If 1 LU was pushing boat at same speed as 2 motors, then yes all loads would be up by 2X . . . but it can only develop the thrust of 1 motor, so loads are not any higher. The lower thrust of just one motor is why speed will be lower.

Regarding a spare prop for twins, assuming one was counter rotating . . . wouldn't it make sense to buy a Piranha plastic prop hub and then 2 sets of plastic blades, 1 std and one counter rotating set? (Assuming they even make counter rotating blades!)
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