[kayakone]

You know how those massive container ships bear down on you very fast when crossing shipping channels? This explains what is driving them...

http://www.vincelewis.net/bigengine.html

 

[labrat]

Yes, impressive but only because of the scale.

I still think the Miller V16s from Miss America VIII are more amazing. Especially since they were built back around 1930.

This auction page is from early 2012:

http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_detai ... 112-121272

 

[Guest]

Trev I think that a lot of people don't realise is that those ships take 1.5 km to come to a stop. I haven't watched the vid but the engine is only half the problem. There is the prop and the gearbox. You need to wait till the boat comes to a determined speed before you can shift to reverse as the prop keeps turning at speed with the boat and if you shift early the box goes bang. I have blown gearboxes on out boards before on outboard a 200 Yamaha and I would not like to hear a big ships box go bang.

 

[kayakone]

Trev I think that a lot of people don't realise is that those ships take 1.5 km to come to a stop. I haven't watched the vid but the engine is only half the problem. There is the prop and the gearbox. You need to wait till the boat comes to a determined speed before you can shift to reverse as the prop keeps turning at speed with the boat and if you shift early the box goes bang. I have blown gearboxes on out boards before on outboard a 200 Yamaha and I would not like to hear a big ships box go bang.

True Nick, plus they weigh xxx,000 tonnes.

They should ban commercial shipping around fishing/kayaling spots like the Brays and the Blinker off Caloundra, and between Bribie/Redcliffe and Moreton.

Let the paddler beware.

 

[Daveyak]

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[Barrabundy]

Even engines that big have problems.

Threw a rod?

 

[Guest]

since this is a kayaking forum...

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/lesmurdi ... 022682447#

 

[Safa]

Lazzybugger..... this one is for you ,getting closer to the wanker club