@pacrigi 42 is the surveyed limit, but there are 6 "levers" that make the prop shaft turn. Yes it is legal, after all it is a lifeboat! The only motor is human powered and I think anything under 5hp is legal, unless you put 6 horses in it to row! Anyway, it works great and, yes, it is fun!
@ CharlieDoen "Russian now NOT ENOUGH MONEY to continue space programs! PERIOD.."
It is the US that are phasing out the space shuttle and booking space on the Russian space program!
The Space shuttles will all be out of duty by the end of 2010, with a replacement not due until 2015. So it seem...