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  • 9th January 2013 at 12:57 pm #11161

      Hi,
      I am looking to buy a '79 HT 26. Presently it has an outboard fixed in the cockpit, and I mean fixed, it doesn't tilt or raise plus it is 20HP..
      How difficult would it be to convert to a single engine with two drives? Is there any info on this configuration as fitted to HT's?
      Does anyone know of a HT that may have had this configuration that has been taken out of service or broken up?
      Thanks

      Shane

      9th January 2013 at 10:08 pm #11998

        Shane – see WIndage thread. There's a hydraulic/twin drive conversion expert there.

        9th January 2013 at 10:12 pm #11999

          …..I also recall there being an article on it in one of the fairly recent Newsletters. Have a search.

          16th January 2013 at 4:00 pm #12000

            Hi Shane,

            If you reference my website http://www.heavenlytwins.co.uk/ and then select “Engine Options” you will find plenty of information on twin hydraulics. We converted Distant Drummer to this configuration 4 years ago and havn't looked back since.

            Regards

            Bruce

            24th January 2013 at 6:13 am #12002

              Hi Bruce,
              Thanks for the link.
              £16,000?
              That is more than I am buying the boat for!
              I think I am being persuaded toward a monohull!
              Cheers

              Shane

              25th January 2013 at 11:09 am #12001

                Shane,

                Stick with the outboard and add a bow thruster for extra manoeuvrability. A lot cheaper then the hydraulic set up and you still have two hulls ! 🙂

                27th January 2013 at 5:21 pm #11997

                  Hmm, thats an option I guess. Is there a comprehensive guide such as Bruce's conversion to hydraulic?
                  I am making my decision this coming weekend, its down to the HT 26 or a Seamaster 925.

                  1st February 2013 at 6:32 am #12003

                    The bow thruster idea was the clincher – I have bought Manx Cat! I shall download the form and join the association.
                    Thanks one and all!
                    Shane

                    15th February 2013 at 9:26 am #12004

                      Congratulations Shane,

                      Don't go for the smallest bow thruster. We fiited a 4HP (3kw) model and it works well most of the time but will still struggle a bit in strong winds. I am happy with it and it has made life a lot less stressful. Happy sailing and hope we get to here how it all goes!

                      Steve

                      4th March 2013 at 9:40 am #12006

                        Did you fit the tunnel kind or the type that bolts to the front of the bow?

                        7th March 2013 at 11:46 am #12005

                          We fitted a 55 kg thrust model with a 185mm diameter tube through the Port bow.
                          No noticable resitance or turbulence around the hole.

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