Back To The Future.....

Discussion in 'Sailboats' started by Wynand N, Jun 16, 2005.

  1. Wynand N
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    Wynand N Retired Steelboatbuilder

    Wynand N, Jun 16, 2005
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  2. Andy P
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    " ONLY requires a 440hp motor...... "
     
    Andy P, Jun 16, 2005
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  3. mackid068
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    Mac 26? No, but same idea. A 100% powerboat spliced with a 100% sailboat. Mac 26's big bro is the Mac 65...ugh. The 65 is way too modern for my tastes, as is this powersail. Give me a nice full keel and a nauticat any day.
     
    mackid068, Jun 16, 2005
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  4. chandler
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    440 hp engine and it only cruises at 18 Knots....They said the titanic was virtually unsinkable. I think that may be the worst advertisement I've ever seen..
     
    chandler, Jun 17, 2005
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    Absolutely ridiculous, I agree. 440 hp and 18 kts. Sad, isn't it? Its a manhood extention, no more.
     
    mackid068, Jun 17, 2005
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  6. lewisboats
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    If you look at the 20...IT takes 800 hp to do the same thing.

    Steve
     
    lewisboats, Jun 18, 2005
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  7. cyclops
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    The sails are the Emergency air brakes for stopping.
     
    cyclops, Jun 18, 2005
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  8. mackid068
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    Or so it seems.
     
    mackid068, Jun 18, 2005
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  9. Wynand N
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    Wynand N Retired Steelboatbuilder

    old Frankie would have loved this...... :D
     
    Wynand N, Jun 19, 2005
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    I am bad, but still learning, next to him.
     
    cyclops, Jun 19, 2005
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  12. mackid068
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    Mighetto was quite deluded. But back to that ridiculous boat: Seems like a boat for poseur-sailors.
     
    mackid068, Jun 19, 2005
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