Hi all, The St Pierre Dory design is claimed to be one of the most seaworthy designs ever. Has anyone gone out in 12 foot seas in one of...
Hi all, I'm sure there's endless debate on which boat design is better than another and all designs have strengths and shortcomings....
If you were caught in a dangerous storm, what type of hull/design/make would you want to be on? Downeast? West coast troller? Steel trawler?...
Hi all, Mr. Spira claims that small, flat bottomed "dory style" boats are safe and seaworthy. Mr. Spira is a professional engineer. Aside...
I see modern plans for POF construction.Why? What is the benefit? From what I've read POF requires great skill in construction and just as much...
(I wasn't sure if this was a "design" thread or "powerboat" thread) Has anybody looked at the Atkins designs (power boats) and run them through...
Hi all, Q) Home Depot pine stud construction. Mr. Spira seems to have the qualifications to know what he is talking about. How many of the...
Hi all, I was wondering how many liveaboards prefer a gaff rig and why. I read that a gaff rigged boat is a little safer than a bermuda rig...
hi all, Japanese/Asian fishing boats have very large flaring bows,larger than the "Carolina flare". Can someone explain how this...
