We know a conversation has run its course now that we are debating America's Cup rule changes from the 1950s...
I love the mind-excercise of trying to beat a design rule. But I can't get excited about trying to beat an imaginary, arbitrary rule. Especially...
PHRF does allow custom boats: "A Custom or One-Off Boat or a Boat that has been substantially modified is reviewed as initially presented on a...
So you want to create a class of less-racy, normal-cruiser type boats? But you don't want them to be one-design? You want to be able to tinker...
If you are interested in a development class, single-handed, with water ballast, have you checked out the Mini 6.5, aka the Mini 650, aka the Mini...
We are discussing at least 3 very different budgets: 1. America's Cup budgets 2. "Reasonable sailing budget" (whatever that is) 3. Hardware store...
It seems like we are kicking around several ideas here. With so many sailboats, it is hard to get a new class off the ground. All sailing...
If I could find a used 26ft wood sharpie, I might be interested. I would check w the race organizers whether it would be considered a vintage...
The race is handicapped by the Classic Rating Formula (CRF): About CRF - Classic Yacht Owners Association...
Nice idea to index the price limit to some sort of constantly-adjusted global standard. The answer to your criteria is this: (assuming you can...
John, thanks for considering my challenging search. It's true that 26' is quite long for a centerboard sailboat. Righting after a capsize would...
What is the right tool for evaluating dinghy relative performance? SA/Righting-Moment (which considers crew weight, crew position, and center of...
Building new boats is never as cheap as buying used boats. If you want cheap racing, in seaworthy boats, buy a used boat. Race One-Design, or...
Great point about the righting moment of the crew. Beam of the boat. Crew on the rail vs hiking with straps vs trapeze, vs trapeze on wings...
Glad to hear E-Scows are stable at mooring. Hinge-up stern sounds like the way to go.
