nice looking design Mannie! what sail rig are contemplating? sorry I have been absent for awhile, work has gotten extremely busy again.
Manie, great Vid. she was sure heeled on some of those shots! I like the lug, I just don't think it will get me to windward as well. and I...
PDWILEY, I understand your concerns, cost and safety of the crew. But having been a Pararescueman with the USAF, I can tell you that the safety...
ok all, here is a 1/12 scale model of her. this of course is a multi chine version, but you can see how she is. this doesn't have the...
[IMG]was thihttp://www.boatdesign.net/forums/attachments/sailboats/12030d1173895620-maltese-falcon-hit-miss-rt_perspective_sketch_white.gifs the one?
That is simply awesome Angelique! gives me hope that my idea will work. especially since my setup is similar in plan to this one with the forestay...
Angelique, I had thought about your idea of using a bumpkin before. but my thought f was to add a small main sail. though I was having an issue...
Very cool! can't find much info on the "so do it" class that they quote. the boat doesn't appear to be all that large and more like what we are...
Manie, that's not short, just compact:D besides, try finding pants that fit when you're this height... anyway, did a mockup of the boat...
perhaps, but having a large arc to the coach roof will do the same thing.
Great video RHP
Manie, well here is my idea for dual headsails. A-frame rig also. using twin back stays to the corners of the boat. will allow easier access to...
Manie, Thanks for the compliment. as for the sleeping arrangement, I have two ideas at the moment, one is a simple plywood divider for just...
Manie, I agree. my designs are going to be more like a Michalak/ Bolger birdwatcher type cabin. flush with wales. this not allows more room...
Hi Manie! I agree about the dry bed, even Gerry Speiss talks about his pacific crossing and getting pooped and water coming in. but his boat...
MoeJoe, for a cat to be able to support the amount of weight to keep us supplied, you would be sailing two very fat hulls and hence lose the...
Well Manie, you have me interested in this whole AIT thing now. long time follow of your micro cruiser and after talking with Serge Testa through...
