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Forum: General Sailing Forum

19-10-2011, 21:13

Replies: 67

Smaller vs Larger

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Posted By ozskipper

Re: Smaller vs Larger

I politely disagree. They certainly feel more gentle and provide more dryer-comfy rides. But there are many times when you need to "fight" the boat or one of its systems, that make a smaller boat...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

19-10-2011, 17:28

Replies: 67

Smaller vs Larger

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Posted By ozskipper

Re: small vs larger

Your question is relative to rate of drift and whether or not you have a lee shore. rate of drift could be two to three knots even more depending on conditions, hull design etc.

plot your course...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

19-10-2011, 15:30

Replies: 67

Smaller vs Larger

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Posted By ozskipper

Re: small vs larger

Thats nice. But no good to you unless you test it in fair weather first to ensure everything is working correctly and that the crew understand where each line is. FWIW, there is nothing wrong with...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

19-10-2011, 15:09

Replies: 67

Smaller vs Larger

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Posted By ozskipper

Re: small vs larger

Maneuverability will still come down to the design of the boat. Long keel vs short keel. Deep v hull vs flat planing hull. Left or Right hand Prop Walk. Freeboard windage. There are so many...

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