Yes, I saw the video. I think Ticon wins on looks. And ketch rigging has some clear advantages. Mr. Kirby passed on recently and can't answer any...
I love cat rigged sailboats and I especially love Nonsuch sailboats. I was very interested in Nonsuch 33. And then I came across Ticon 34 (Bruce...
I know that Mr. Kirby is of an advanced age right now. Does anybody know his contact info?
Darn, she's beautiful...
Well, racers are altogether a different breed. But for a cruising sailboat, I see only advantages in such a rig.
Free standing (usually carbon fiber) masts make a lot of sense. However, for some reason there aren't many sailboats with free standing masts. I...
P.S. BTW, I thought I would bring up examples to illustrate what I consider "pretty" hard chines. Caroff's "Chatam" series are exceptionally good...
Thanks to all who responded and my apologies for this belated response. Will Gilmore responded that many designers do both versions of the same...
I wonder sometimes as to how boat designers develop hard chine hulls. Do they first develop round bottom hulls and then convert them into hard...
I’ve heard (and read about it) that Turkish coast is a dreamland for sailing - beautiful, friendly and very inexpensive.
You’re right - there are a lot of good and inexpensive boats here in the states. But my plan is to sail in European waters and I don’t think I...
Funny that you would mention Pearson. I'm looking at Pearson 35 (traditional lines) and Pearson 36 (much more modern) even as we speak...BTW,...
What attracted me to this particular design were the long keel, generally sweet lines, the fact that this model was being built well into the 90's...
I mostly agree with you. Every boat is a compromise. As I stated in my initial post, I plan on sailing In European waters. Many years ago I had a...
Thanks for your response. I'll check out those forums. i understand that British boats are usually well built and Barbican 33 sure looks like a...
Folks, I've arrived: I've retired from the military after having served for 27 years and I think I'm ready to realize my live's dream and spend...
