Southern Boater
Senior Member
Interesting idea, but I would have a couple of concerns. In rough water would the outboard props break the surface and be exposed to air?
Good point, anybody that has used an auxiliary outboard, either on a yacht or motorboat at displacement speed, will relate to the cavitation of the prop as the boat pitches is short steep waves, and as the broker uses the fact that the gearboxes and skegs tilt free of the water surface when moored, could indicate an issue.
Of course in calm flat water no problem, but then again neither will vessel stability be.