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    Is there validity to the notion that a pointy stern, a canoe stern, is safer at sea

    Plus, the QM2 does not exactly plug along! What is the max speed for a following sea? I kinda doubt a following wave would catch the QM2 .......
    Post by: KCook, Mar 2, 2009 in forum: Sailboats
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    Is there validity to the notion that a pointy stern, a canoe stern, is safer at sea

    Thanks guys. A wide flat bottom stern to accommodate the aziuthal pods make sense. I'm not so sure about the spoon shape protuberance! Now I'm...
    Post by: KCook, Mar 1, 2009 in forum: Sailboats
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    Is there validity to the notion that a pointy stern, a canoe stern, is safer at sea

    So what is the reasoning for a mixed design, like the QM2? http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd80/Rum_Pirate/QM2SternSt.jpg Kelly Cook
    Post by: KCook, Mar 1, 2009 in forum: Sailboats
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    2005 SeaRay 220 Sundeck BR

    You can also find chatter on deals on late model bowriders over on www.BoatingABC.com and www.TrailerBoats.com Kelly Cook
    Post by: KCook, Feb 24, 2009 in forum: Powerboats
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    Boat buyer, help

    For wakeboarding a big motor is not a bad fit. I would agree that a V8 is overkill for any 18 footer. But my 19' Chris-Craft had a V8, and it...
    Post by: KCook, Feb 18, 2009 in forum: Powerboats
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    Boat buyer, help

    Monterey started life as a poor man's imitation of a Chaparral. But that was over a decade ago, they have improved a great deal over the years....
    Post by: KCook, Feb 15, 2009 in forum: Powerboats
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    Boat buyer, help

    In bowriders this small when talking about hull performance we are really splitting hairs! The differences are much, much smaller than found in...
    Post by: KCook, Feb 5, 2009 in forum: Powerboats
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    SportzMaster 19 Power boat

    That strong, high chine in the bow may work for 55 footers. But it looks VERY odd on a 19. Otherwise, sharp looking design. Kelly Cook
    Post by: KCook, Jan 24, 2009 in forum: Powerboats
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    New motor yacht

    Oops! Does this mean I'm going to need a bigger trailer? :D
    Post by: KCook, Jan 14, 2009 in forum: Powerboats
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    looking for my 1st small powerboat...pls help

    Err, quite agree Capt. G. However, I was not the one asking the questions! Perhaps my link was confusing? Kelly
    Post by: KCook, Dec 7, 2008 in forum: Powerboats
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    looking for my 1st small powerboat...pls help

    Here is a link to a thread on another site that may help - What boat should I buy? Kelly Cook
    Post by: KCook, Dec 7, 2008 in forum: Powerboats
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    construction method

    Since these are performance boats, you might also ask over on www.offshoreonly.com Kelly Cook
    Post by: KCook, Aug 10, 2008 in forum: Powerboats
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    SeaRay vs Stingray vs Maxum

    In theory at least the finish and appointments on the Sea Ray should be a little better than you find on the other boats. However, this advantage...
    Post by: KCook, Jul 18, 2008 in forum: Powerboats
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    Fountain hulls...or simular in a rib?

    My mind keeps coming back to the UK builder Solent, so I'm no help. But I'm sure the guys over on www.rib.net could help you. Kelly Cook
    Post by: KCook, Jun 15, 2008 in forum: Powerboats
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    Adding a Third Log to a Pontoon

    Err .............. http://boatdesign.net/forums/showthread.php?t=21641
    Post by: KCook, Apr 19, 2008 in forum: Powerboats