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29' Light Cruising Launch (2004) - WHIO

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  • Owner’s Description

    A Light Classic Launch on a Trailer

    The overall dimensions have to be less than those which would incur the necessity of an oversize permit for towing a trailer.
    In the interest of fuel economy and towing on the road Whio has to be light, and wherever practicable, the lightest materials possible were used.
    Whio has to be capable of making coastal passages safely and at speed and be able to cope comfortably with adverse sea conditions.
    Taking all the above into account, Whio has to have the appearance and elegance of a classic Edwardian launch.

    The propeller diameter needs to be large (21.5 X 21.5 ins.) to enable slow revving which results in a much higher efficiency than smaller high revving props. The propeller had to be specially constructed to mount on four studs for easy and quick removal when on the trailer. To further assist the efficiency of the prop careful attention was paid to the fairing of the deadwood and skeg (which is removable for going on the road.

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