Yes, exactly. That's what makes it kind of impractical for some people. By the way, I lived on a boat in the Netherlands, for a few months over...
One can only hope to not suffer from the double-whammy of loss of credit due to loss of house. I assume that would affect qualifying for rentals,...
I think you are describing weatherhelm, not broaching. We had a similar problem with an early model Nauticat 33. The solution was to add a...
Wow, I'm surprised that some of you don't like the 56MS. Until now, I thought there is universal agreement within the boating community that this...
I meant that the teak planks could be removed for rough weather, so that waves can't lift from underneath and cause a broach. It's not because I...
Boat living was widespread in the Netherlands--particularly Amsterdam--during the post-war period when there was a shortage of housing. Converted...
YuriB, I like your sail plan. All roller furlings would be best of course. Cons of having pilothouse in front: you won't see what's in front of...
You have a very pretty boat. Congratulations! I agree completely. I prefer a small rig for the exact reasons you mention. Motorsailing is a...
treeclimber@xtr, instead of using Insert Image, try using either the Attachments button (looks like a paperclip) in the editor or Manage...
Hey, here's another idea... Make that nav station area as versatile as possible. Create alternate mount points along that side, at various...
Hi Wayne, I like your idea. I've done some offshore sailing on <40' boats, although not as small as 30'. Small boats intrigue me though. Here...
rest/navigation station Ok, looks like we're still hanging-out here in this thread :) You guys with all your laptop computers and GPS... Better...
double headsail You're not planning on racing are you? I know I'm not exactly answering your question, but here's how I dealt with a similar...
masthead v. fractional I also wouldn't switch to a fractional rig if the boat wasn't originally designed for it. There's probably not much...
Ok, nothin' too deep here, otherwise I'll drown rather quickly... :) It is my understanding that the most efficient stayed-rig is one that has...
handles around hatchway I've thought about that, but the cockpit floor would need to be wide enough to bypass the wheel---or there'd need to...
canvas hatch? Ok, here's a suggestion on the topic of having a chopped-height (sit-under) hard-dodger that covers part of a cockpit. Again, it...
deck saloon with high cockpit Wilma---Great points. In the past, I've drawn, erased and re-drawn all of them for myself. Here are my...
structurally sound I'm not trying to convince people that they need rooves over their heads. And, I realize that many are perfectly happy,...
sliding hatch for dodger Why wouldn't you build a sliding hatch into the hard dodger? It could be aligned with the companionway hatch, so...
