wake-proof looper http://shantyboatliving.com/2012/shantyboaters-flip-flip/ This boat is absolutely impervious to wakes, waves, and energetic...
I've asked for WOT numbers. I doubt a 50 year old boat would have floscans; do you remember how cheap gas was back then?
Ask anyone from Kansas; barn doors do fly. So this example is probably not the best way to survive heavy weather. I suspect only an enclosed,...
I have a similar case; an older powercat with two Chrysler 440's. The present owner reports economy cruise is 18 mph at 2800 rpm, getting one...
My inpression of Silverbear's question is that He isn't going to spend more than a couple hundred dollars on this lake raft, and sailing qualities...
This is an intriguing challenge. Here's my WAS (wild-assed suggestion. Since your cabin structure will have a lot of windage, I suggest you...
I've owned three LAR keeled cruising cats, and two more with dagger boards or centerboards. The board-equipped boats can outpoint all but the...
What matters is VMG, and getting past that pesky Gemini.
Elephant Man.
Yes, it's Chris's 47 I'm talking about. I was first incensed he would even cosider such a thing. I'm part owner of an Atlantic 42 and cherish...
Yes, I am offended. You have expressed your disapproval of the suggestion; I hope you won't need to repeat it.
Re-read your response and see if it doesn't sound a bit condescending.
Thanks Gideon.
But they are all a LAR keeled cat has, Terry. Given they are the choice of the absolute majority of builders and buyers, any inprovement would be...
Thanks for that suggestion, Tad. I just received Gutelle's book and have begun studying it. I think it will answer most of my questions, and has...