Winter 1996
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Many of our trawlers and cruising motorboats are equipped with twin engines driving twin propellers. While the single versus twin discussion may continue, a large
percentage of trawler yachts are twin engine/twin screw boats. And while many experienced people prefer a single engine for long range cruising, a properly equipped twin screw boat is capable of passagemaking with proper management.
Kintore
Written by Bill ParlatoreBoat ownership is an evolutionary process for most of us. Happenstance pushes us along in our initial boating experiences, but as the years go by, we develop a firm grasp of what is important in design, construction, and intended use of all of our subsequent boats. We may try different styles and types of boats along the way, but eventually it is clear to us what we want in the next boat.
For Jim Mitchell, this evolutionary process began early in life. At 11 years of age, he built his first small wooden sailboat. As he grew up and his professional life progressed (he schooled in both engineering and economics), Jim always also seemed able to spend time around water and boats.
