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    Reverse bows on cruising cats pros and cons

    Pluse One!!!! Don't go away!
    Post by: Dryfeet, Mar 19, 2013 in forum: Multihulls
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    fast 30ft day charter

    Why 8-10 passengers? Licensing and inspection issues are minimal for up to 6. Big commitments once you go over that. In which case, going for...
    Post by: Dryfeet, Feb 23, 2013 in forum: Multihulls
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    Discussion of market for small sailboats referencing Talman Menemsha 24 and Katama 25

    Doood. Sounds to me like I was reinforcing that and giving good reasons. No bursting going on here. Follow your dreams, laddy!
    Post by: Dryfeet, Nov 20, 2012 in forum: Sailboats
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    Discussion of market for small sailboats referencing Talman Menemsha 24 and Katama 25

    Trailerable is over rated unless it can be towed behind today's small cars and hybrids. The Katama/Menemsha is a pretty boat but way too heavy to...
    Post by: Dryfeet, Nov 20, 2012 in forum: Sailboats
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    CONFUCIUS -- 17 foot off-shore cabin sloop cruiser

    Well put! It may seem seaworthy but you won't enjoy spending much time on it. I'd far rather have a comfy cockpit than an ultimate storm...
    Post by: Dryfeet, Oct 16, 2012 in forum: Sailboats
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    Sage Marine - rig advice?

    Personally, I'm leaning more and more in favor of low tech. i.e. lug, either standing/balanced etc. But that's not the discussion. so. Can we...
    Post by: Dryfeet, Aug 14, 2012 in forum: Sailboats
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    Catamaran Single Engine One Hull

    In my experience (primarily with a bridgedeck mounted generator, noise and vibration are accentuated with a bridgedeck mount. Also, great care...
    Post by: Dryfeet, Jul 24, 2012 in forum: Multihulls
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    Catamaran Single Engine One Hull

    The beauty of the single engine in one hull is that you can counter it in the other with batteries or a generator. Believe me, I think it's a...
    Post by: Dryfeet, Jul 21, 2012 in forum: Multihulls
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    Catamaran Single Engine One Hull

    I've long considered this concept but have been unable to really decide whether I'd really, really do that. My 41' cat handles pretty well on one...
    Post by: Dryfeet, Jul 21, 2012 in forum: Multihulls
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    new hull form for catrigged boat

    I can see where the shadows on the hull may have confused the OP. However, this is indeed a traditional catboat. The hull shape seems to be a bit...
    Post by: Dryfeet, Jun 22, 2012 in forum: Sailboats
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    everglades challenge sailboat

    Rob, the attached pic of the una-rigged Elementarry is an absolutely beautiful boat. I'm okay with the shunting but a tad confused regarding the...
    Post by: Dryfeet, Mar 29, 2012 in forum: Sailboats
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    crusing sailboat(of any size) as "bug-out" option for Zombie Apocalypse???

    For a period of time, the bad guys will still have fast power boats AND the last time I checked, most fiberglass hulls were pretty ineffective at...
    Post by: Dryfeet, Feb 26, 2012 in forum: All Things Boats & Boating
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    35' cat concept for the inside passage.

    I can confirm that while they 'produce their own stuff' perhaps, it's still produced in China. That's where the tracking for my MacBook Pro...
    Post by: Dryfeet, Jan 10, 2012 in forum: Boat Design
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    35' cat concept for the inside passage.

    Just a couple a thoughts.... As a sailing multihull owner, I've learned that running on one engine in a multihull is just fine. Give me a bow...
    Post by: Dryfeet, Jan 9, 2012 in forum: Boat Design
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    Rotating Dagger boards on a cruising catamaran

    The only other potential issue with angled daggerboards is to keep that angle minimal enought so that when in the 'up' position, the top of the...
    Post by: Dryfeet, Dec 23, 2011 in forum: Multihulls