I have pretty much decided on a full displacement, rounded bilge hull, with active stabilizers. Does anybody have experience with active...
This post is quite old. I can't say what Mirage's position is on the a/b ratio. I know that I am looking at only full displacement hulls based on...
Steve: Actually my response was tongue in cheek. Or only half serious. I actually have picked up enough knowledge to understand your points,...
You know, I hadn't thought about it in that way. So I guess that most of the questions that are being asked on this site should be aswered by...
Thanks, I have visited those sites and the problem is that they are not very easy to navigate and any reference to the information I want, you...
I have noticed that very few power boat builders (trawlers) state what the thickness of their hulls are below waterline. One proudly points out...
I understand, fully, that no one dynamic can fit all conditions. I actually get it! That is why I made sure I put the work "generally" into my...
A question. Given good quality and design. What type and displacement hull would "generally" be more comfortable at anchor? Underway? And...
My ingorance is frustrating me. I wish I was more knowledble. By light displacement do you mean semi-displacement?
Why safer?
I actually am coming the the conclusion that, assuming a high quality of design and build, or in other words, in a apples to apples comparison, a...
Gonzo, I couldn't agree more. As far a cruising speed, (cat aside) 7-9 knots works fine.
Actually I am in the process of doing just that. Once I narrow the list in the coming months, as previously mentioned, I hope charter several...
