Given that we are not in the H era (though I currently have a full keel with cutaway forefoot), is there a way to quantify what I would be giving...
Hi Fast Fred, So depth is the only criteria? Keel fore and aft length (and total surface area) has no relevance?
When considering stock monohull sailboat designs with fin keels, you are almost always given a choice of keels: the deepest, various compromises...
Vega, thanks for the numbers. Very interesting. Maybe I should stick with her! Yes there are some differences between the 27 and 28, but not that...
Yes, I was scanning the pages too fast. I should blame it on work, but I was only at work for half of the fun :) so I must take some of the blame....
Lucas specified the numbers were for the biquille. Pehaps "ridiculously light" is overstated and unfair. The 12.2-metre Runner is 10,000lb, the...
Vega, The numbers aren't for the Forna. Haven't asked for them. Figured I'd send for their study plans and if what I wanted to know wasn't there...
Vega, This is what I meant... http://www.boatdesign.net/forums/showthread.php?t=14253 Yup, knew what you meant, but was just saying that speed...
Tad, Noted, but I'm not sure what the answer it. Is it a case of false advertising or is it simply impossible for a designer to know how a boat...
Eric, Another helpful response. Thanks for the education, but I will skip the written test :) and keep an eye out for the book. The boat was...
Eric, Thanks for the time and thorough response. I guess I should have simplified, asking: "So would you go to sea in this thing?" I have no idea...
Vega, Yes, I know I was being flippant saying Lady A was the same. Forna of course is beamier and indeed more like a production boat. I have spent...
I received these numbers for a design I am considering because I was told to ask for them, not that I knew any better. I am a pretty good sailor,...
