or C/S carbon fiber over wood props from MT.

I love the design of Mistral's gearbox but I am concerned about the

length

compared to Tracy's. Remember the SeaWind's CG with the I0-540 already

needs

50 to 70 lbs ballast in the nose when flown solo.  Part of that weight

is

the battery but it also makes for LONG wiring runs for the heavy

amperage

cable.  Unacceptable.

Still thinking and even considering P ports, possibly, maybe, we'll see.

Doug in Japan.

Remote battery is not nearly the issue that some contend. On Bill
Grote's Cruiser the battery was virtually by the tailpost. Required
cranking current was easily handled with 1/8 by 3/4 aluminum
strips bonded in the side walls almost full length of the plane.
Cranking was never an issue - we tested the idea with ignition
off on a truck engine - no perceptible heating nor loss in
cranking power - Vance

Not only that these 1/8 by 3/4 aluminum bars add strength and stiffness
to the composite structure.

Paul Lamar
 
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