I have discussed this with fellow cruisers and haven't found anyone that disagrees. This is why power boats are so popular, there is nothing like turning a key and letting the engine and autopilot take over. It is like having extra crew anytime they are needed. It can make dangerous, life threatening events totally unremarkable. It is why all the cruising boats have them and why most have done away with sails.

So the biggie is the engine/s, the autopilot and anchor are easy enough to do on the HP. The engine needs to be quick and easy to use, so that in the middle of the night, when all hell is breaking loose, it is as easy as turning a switch and getting everything working and going. I can't stress that enough.....

I know that an engine kind of goes against the grain of the proa concept, but until we figure out how to seamlessly incorporate it in, no one is going to be interested in a 'cruising' proa.

The problem is the 'prop'.  Should they stay in or out of the water? Should it be directional?  Where should the prop/s be?

To me the prop should be retractable and directional and have enough power to move the boat at 8 knots for several hours in any kind of conditions.

We solve this and the HP will blow all the other boats out of the water.

Talador

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