Posted by peter o'sullivan on
URL: https://forum.seahawk17.org.uk/engine-size-tp4023996p4024007.html

Hi Gregg, thank you for your information,it makes me think my best option is to is test out the engine against the outgoing tide just off Steeple where i will be doing my sailing. The engine is a 3.5hp not a 1.5hp and reading your reply I do feel a little more confident that it will be OK.The person I am buying the engine off is a good friend of mine and is happy to let me try it out first.Like I mentioned in some of my other messages I did use to ski in this area and seem to remember that the incoming tide never seemed as bad as the outgoing rush. Just to let you know that your webb site has helped me no end in my work on my seahawk and that things are getting to a stage where I can see the end. The trailer is now finished and much lighter so I can handle it on my own. I have decided not to paint her till next winter so I can get her in the water and start to learn how to sail correctly. Hopefully all will be ready by the end of May.I will try to get some photo's and then work out how to get them to you via email.I keep watching foleybrown's vidios on youtube and anything else I can find and believe me I just can't wait to get on the water. Once again many thanks for all your help Peter.