Ron Rogers of Willard 40 AIRBORNE wrote regarding a get-home engine: Wouldn't an outboard, perhaps the one used for the dinghy, have adequate thrust? That's a possibility, yes, but in my small boat, I personally would be more inclined to put the time and effort into keeping the main running, no matter what. --Georgs -- Georgs Kolesnikovs Butch, a custom 29-foot passagemaker in design stage http://www.kastenmarine.com/buster30.htm