1988 Silverton 37 twin eng Is 15-20 HP possible?

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Can you drive a twin engine straight with one motor running in the direction of the tow service boat?
 
WHY ARE YOU RUNNING AN ENGINE IF YOU ARE BEING TOWED?

BOB J
 
If you have one engine running, why do you need a tow boat? Yes, you can maneuver a twin engine boat running on one engine. Not great, but doable. Docking is going to be the difficult part.
 
And what do you mean by "is 15-20 HP possible"?
 
Are you talking about steaming on one engine towards the towboat while it’s enroute to you? Possible, but probably do more harm than good. Aside from poor handling, you’re beating up that one running engine, and probably overheating the reduction gear on the other one.
 
And after you've given your location, you'll be somewhere else.
 
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Originally posted by Stephen

And after you've given your location, you'll be somewhere else.

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This too. If your situation is such that you’re seeking help - allow them to help. Don’t complicate things. Those of us that are the ones coming to help know what we’re doing.
 
I think the word “clueless” at the end of your question accurately describe how we feel after reading it

No idea what you re trying to ask...
 
If in fact you are asking about keeping a remaining working engine running in gear to help a bit with a tow, sure, that could help reduce drag a lot at low rpm, and the tow line would help keep the bow headed the right direction. But if you apply too much power the tower will be PO'd your vessel is pulling his ( or hers) to one side instead of directly following his stern . Do NOT impede the tow boat operator's ability to maneuver both boats, including slowing/stopping!

However, you `need to know the major tow services have a policy of not providing tows of boat with any working propulsion system ( i.e. only 1 working main engine out of 2).

Depending on the boat, propulsion and operator, steering a T/I/B not under tow, with one engine down, can cause a LOT of stomach acid, especially in any traffic or narrow channels or adverse wind and current. If you haven't done it , you should practice it.

My 27'er T/I/B gasser with relatively small props and rudders will not steer straight at over ~7 kts on 1 engine even with the help of 1 trim tab fully deployed.
 
It would be nice to hear back from the OP on this thread
 
Whatever the question, this person is asking for help. Doesn't help that everyone is jumping down her/his throat.

You guys have always had a tendency to do that.
 
Charlie, don't think anyone is jumping down his throat. It's a confusing post and others are asking for clarification. He has a habit of asking a question, getting answers and not responding again.
 
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Originally posted by Gregory S

Charlie, don't think anyone is jumping down his throat. It's a confusing post and others are asking for clarification. He has a habit of asking a question, getting answers and not responding again.

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Yes, the OP has two recent threads and in both, guys have asked questions or needed further clarification. He doesn't respond.
Of course, if something has happened that has prevented the OP from responding...our apologies.
 
When I worked for Sea Tow,we would not tow a boat that had an operable engine.
We would standby if an issue arose, but would not tow.

Tom
 
Excuse my stupidity but I hate abbreviations. Person posting assumes we dummies are as smart as they are. DKW; 1/2 of them mean. OP in previous post mean ?
BOB J
 
OP= Original poster(= thread starter. That's pretty commonly used on forums). I expect DKW refers to "Don't Know What", ... or sometimes to a former German car & motorcycle co. :D . T/I/B is twin inboard. But I'm not a texter or Twit. ....There is still some question about the latter.
 
Thanks Sandy, Thought I'd play the abbreviation game. The DKW in my post was Don't Know Why.

BOB J
 
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Originally posted by pacemakertom

When I worked for Sea Tow,we would not tow a boat that had an operable engine.
We would standby if an issue arose, but would not tow.

Tom

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I'm curious why?

I do NOT disagree, I'm of the mind that if you have an operable engine, head my way, I'll stand by for you at the entrance when you get close, but I'm curious why a commercial provider won't do it?
 
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