wetpaint
Active Member
If you were buying a boat today (40+ feet), would you opt for shafts or zeus and why? Do not include the cost for upgrade as a reason......
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I think the pod systems are 'neat', but can't help thinking they fall into the category of the large boat sterndrive. I know a lot has been written about the pod being a more efficient drive system because the thrust direction is parallel with the hull. But the downside is a heck of a lot of complicated expensive hardware in the drive line. That's a pretty big violation of the KISS principle.
Henry
Since we are soon to be old retired people, if there is a next boat, I plan for it to be pods. I do reasonably well with the v-drives, but as we start to get into the 70+ range in years old, I would like the comfort of knowing that as the body and mind slow down, the ease of recovery is better when wind, current, or other errors occurs.
I know a couple who lost an engine out running on a trip, they had one heck of a time getting their IPS boat into the dock or able to track straight without the port drive engaged.
A shaft driven boat loses an engine, turn the rudders the opposite direction and prepare for a slow but straight ride home.
Why are those not legit arguments? I think the point being, that shafts and rudders are simpler, and the main reason that pods came into existence is to help people who can't drive twins well.
Not trying to argue, but I think those are legit arguments...from their point of view.
I know a couple who lost an engine out running on a trip, they had one heck of a time getting their IPS boat into the dock or able to track straight without the port drive engaged.
A shaft driven boat loses an engine, turn the rudders the opposite direction and prepare for a slow but straight ride home.