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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 20-05-2018, 18:49
Replies: 78
Views: 16,800
Posted By TJ D
Re: Why are metal boats popular among seasoned cruisers?

Ah Jim, it's the internet. Plenty of stuff out there that's not going to agree with your point of view.

Steel's fine, and it can be made into a relatively fast boat, too.

I own one of those...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 20-05-2018, 13:10
Replies: 78
Views: 16,800
Posted By TJ D
Re: Why are metal boats popular among seasoned cruisers?

Whoa there, Jim!

I didn't say ALL steel boats were slow or heavy. I said MY steel boat was slow and heavy!!

No need to get your dander up.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 19-05-2018, 21:34
Replies: 78
Views: 16,800
Posted By TJ D
Re: Why are metal boats popular among seasoned cruisers?

I'm an owner of one of these fully custom boats, hull included, There's a heck of a lot of design work that goes into these boats, at least the ones built to a high level.

My boat had a lot of...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 19-05-2018, 20:13
Replies: 78
Views: 16,800
Posted By TJ D
Re: Why are metal boats popular among seasoned cruisers?

This is what we did-I couldn't stand sailing our steel boat, at all. Sure, it was strong, but at something near 20 tons at 43 feet, I HATED sailing that thing.

Light and fast will be my...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 19-05-2018, 19:31
Replies: 78
Views: 16,800
Posted By TJ D
Re: Why are metal boats popular among seasoned cruisers?

It comes down to strength. Not much else to it as far as I can tell.

Steel's a pain after the initial 'honeymoon' period when new, unless it's a really high-end build.

I've owned 2 glass...
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