Mr, Reynolds said that " matter which did not seem to receive the attention it should was that the purpose. size and weight of a vessel, in which it was proposed to instal motive power, did not appear to be stificently or invariably considered when deciding upon an engine for it, That was a point which it was necessary to take fully into recount if gond results were to be obtained.
For instance, in a light launch house-boat, the weight of the engine and freedom from vibration should be especial into accom it, and not horse power only: regardless of the type of engine: similarly: aveurgo vessel, heavy slow-running engine would" give better resuity all round than a fight high speed oncof the same B.H.P, For this yen. son the sunthor divided the descrip: tion of various engines into four parts according to the craft he com sidered they were suited te ay fol Jows C1) light pleasure launches, Wiss boats, ete.: (2) heavier ches, Hight cargo boats, ete: (i) In wall care sand passenger lorchas, ete. (4) large first class, light weier, abseuew from libra and clean Tines, were ofp A high number of vou ins, paratively: so, was unfortunate: ly necessary with a light motor it wie te have any power, but with a Tight vessel to drive, the propeile efficiency, or rather inefficient: Which seemed to be inseparable froma high number of revolutions was ked bouts.
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