JOHN DEERE MARINE ENGINES

[seapower]

the old Detroit 149's and the MAN's use the same concept. One head per cylinder is a good concept in my eye's, for several reasons. No doubt in my mind a slower turning engine is better. The problem is everyone wants to keep going faster and push more loads. Engines are designed according to market demands. Frank

[Fortunate One]

Frank,

I'm just curious. Why wouldn't a rig fit out with IPS be a decent choice for Eastern NC?

[seapower]

May be a great choice for some, just not for me. Lot's of shallow water and sand. I know you're supposed to keep it in the best water, but things happen as we all know. I just can't get too excited about forward facing, un-guarded props. Looks like a liability to me. Guess I'm just too set in my ways. Frank

[Foul Hook'd]

Frank,

What do you think about the Zeus pods? I didn't like the IPS when it came out because of the foward facing props either, but I like the built in trim tab on the Zeus.

Foul Hook'd

[seapower]

I haven't had my hands on one, but have had chance to see some of the "Company" pro's and con's. I do like the idea of a skeg on the bottom, it faces away from subject objects, has it's own trim tab set up, intuitive joystick operation, etc.... I my self still like the time proven simplicity if a conventional shaft and prop. Until proven other wise that's my preferrence. Frank

[Foul Hook'd]

With all this west wind here in Pamlico a OB on a jackplate would have it's hands full Water lowest I can remember.

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