I could go for a variation of either rudder setup. With the fuse idea for the false transom, I would want some way to easily and quickly reset...
Late late year a family on a 50' hanse lost their rudder in 30 knots and 18' seas. They couldn't get the boat to do anything but lie ahull....
I've always liked Tad Roberts' work. I'm not really a fan of strip planking though. One of the reasons I'm firm on plywood is that I have a...
Its great at anchor but still pretty open in a seaway. And we stow the cushions when it rains.
I think we're on the same page. I know I want twin rudders and a robust linkage, probably tiller, potencially transom hung. My wife really wants...
My last boat had big deadlights in a raised nav area and salon. From the helm you could check the laptop through a 14"x18" window. The boat I'm...
I see that now. I can definitely see the benefits of moveable ballast but I feel like the necessary additional complexity isn't worth it in low...
I really like the hullshape, if the dagger board is unballasted then I REALLY like it. I'd prefer a plumb stem for a longer waterline, and a...
The interior is interesting if unconventional. It has some interesting concepts but I think I'd redo it if she was mine. She looks fast and wet....
I'm really interested in the Chinese Lug and its evolutions. There's some really impressive efforts in soft wing sails being done on the Chinese...
Her specs: Loa 60'1" Lod 56" Lwl 48 (loaded) Beam 16' Draft 7.5...
The biggest attractions for me are the reduction of pitching and shock loads from hitting waves at speed. The boat I'm on now is 60' overall and...
Long time sailor and live aboard trying to figure out the next boat. 40' max, 39' would be better. Low, long, split rig. Possibly with a...
