I bought Alberg 30 #33 in 1970 in Galesville, MD and brought it home to Oriental, NC. A very solid built boat that had zero blisters and no gel...
Barry gives the recommended height of the ventilation plate which cannot be exact for a deep V hull. His number, if I interpret correctly, is for...
Robb was known for being a bit generous in his various claims of performance as well as having strong opinions about most things boating. In...
Sorry guys. The first thing I see when shown a picture, plan or rendering of a boat is whether it makes good sense as a boat. Regardless of the...
Lots of boats run with a bow high and stern down attitude. Some on purpose and some due to poor design. Many Carolina Sporfishermen are...
Paul, You are in luck asking for information on the Glen L Cabin Skiff. Ray Macke built a slightly extended Cabin Skiff and cruised it...
It would be interesting to see the arguments relating to perhaps the most perfect vibratory system yet devised, an electrical oscillator.
The internet is more often the place where bad ideas come to flourish.
I followed the build of a 90' Sportfisherman for a couple years that was launched not long ago. Really upscale fancy yacht with probably a...
This covers much of the reason.
Kelaerin, At first, it just looked like this was the usual tough crowd. Now it seems that some have an axe to grind and cannot let go of the...
If a CB or DB foil is too small it should create a stall condition in beating to windward in moderate to higher wind when sails are trimmed in...
Best answer. If you start with this proposition, you will more likely get to the better answer.
I take your point but think that, in this instance, the injury to the man and the hypothermia of the woman caused the USCG to insist that they be...
I hope those who have been critical of these sailors are as resourceful when at and beyond 70 years of age. While not perfect, their preparation...
The survival of the Dugal Robertson family offers a good comparison of hard and soft dinghy reliability. Dougal Robertson - Wikipedia...
I don't know what the formula should be but do know that if you get it wrong, you're in for a lifetime of misery.
Perhaps TANSL is using the projected area of the boat on its waterline at rest onto a horizontal plane. I'd call that the at rest waterplane and...
Reid, Assuming you are serious, I have to ask if you have ever seen anything similar in any of the books on boats you read? Before you nail...
Really guys, someone is going to drown. Reid is in need of serious help unless his handle is a true indication of his intent with this thread....