Luc, thank you for your comments. The "Knock Down Fear" consideration exists for every boat is so true. I'm not a NA, I'm a sailor and...
Hi Fred, Well we hope so! I'm not a naval designer of boats so I can not give you any amazing math on stability or being able to recover from a...
Hi NovakT, I think from your post you have signed the contract for the 50 foot Boreal. If you have not been to the beautiful town of Treguier...
When my wife and I decided on buying a new long range cruising boat to replace our Mason 44 that had a canvas dodger we wanted a hard dodger/pilot...
Mr. Tropic, I can't help you much with finding Woody's designs. I used to surf with Woody on Maui when he was in his 80's. I never met a...
Ilan, Happy Easter to you. Yes everything is moving to a steady beat. The boiler plates are on the hull. Deck and cabin top are made and placed...
Yes the chain locker does drain into the main bilge. It is something that will need a good watch over. Key will be to keep chain washed down...
Ilan, I really enjoyed Treguier when I was there last March. I had perfect sunny weather the whole time I was there. After going on sea trials...
nemier, Yes we are very happy with the progress at Boreal. As our Boreal 44 is a semi custom boat we are enjoying working with the...
Just want to thank everyone here at Boat design who helped us make the deal with Boreal. The information you all provided was critical on us...
I want to thank everyone who posted on this thread, it really helped us decide to look seriously into the Boreal 44. I will be leaving in mid...
My wife and I had a great laugh over the galley comment and it being the English, German and Nordic's fault.:p . Where's Napoleon when you need...
Ilan, yes it was a Rhodes Chesapeake. It was my favorite boat growing up in New England as its beauty in shear line was beyond belief. We are...
Yes you can hijack the thread, you all have far more knowledge on boat design on one finger than I have gained over 59 years. Ilan, no we...
Just want to thank you all for all the comments, links and most of all the history lessons. Having grown up in New England to a family of...
Ilan, thanks again that is an interesting history of the modern French center board sailboat. I only recall one French sailboat in the very early...
Ilan, Thank you for your time and knowledge in helping us find out a little more information on the Boreal 44. www.vouliers-boreal.com/...
My wife and I are very interested in the French designs such as the Boreal 44 and some of the Ovni's of similar size. We recently completed a two...
