shallow draft

Hi all, I am designing a displacement motorsailing barge with a draft around 1 foot. I would like to use a lifeboat diesel around 30hp, which would have a prop diameter around 12-14 inches. One can see the problem already! I don't want to increase the draft just for propeller immersion, because...

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Hello ! I appreciate being able to join this network. For the last couple of months an idea has been formulating in my mind about designing and building a rugged, trailer-able aluminum sailboat in the 7-8m (23-26ft) range. Based on what I have read on here and elsewhere, the general consensus...

Note: this thread is a split off, since I was afraid this would derail original thread. The below quotes come from the thread: Sail Boat Plans 34 to 40 feet Round bilge → post #7 - 8 - 9 Thanks for the answer Mark, I've asked because I was wondering about a 36' design that according to the...