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Forum: Powered Boats 03-01-2010, 00:01
Replies: 142
Views: 67,787
Posted By beau
I have to agree with you Dave, its a lifestyle...

I have to agree with you Dave, its a lifestyle choice and not everyone can do it.
It is about the money.
I am not prepared to work that hard at 61 years old or go through the stresses of the past...
Forum: Powered Boats 02-01-2010, 20:46
Replies: 142
Views: 67,787
Posted By beau
Dave, I will have a look back at some of my...

Dave,
I will have a look back at some of my early research and let you know.

Basically you have a short mast (cheap) and two aluminium or bamboo spars on each side of the sail. The micronesians...
Forum: Powered Boats 02-01-2010, 16:52
Replies: 142
Views: 67,787
Posted By beau
This is my next boat, A scaled up version of...

This is my next boat,
A scaled up version of my current 39 ft tri
A motor sailor with the main aspect of motoring up to 20 knots with
2 x 125hp outboards. Cruise at 10-15 knots under motor (fast...
Forum: Powered Boats 19-12-2006, 18:25
Replies: 142
Views: 67,787
Posted By beau
efficient powerboats v efficient sailboats

Well I am off experimenting again.
I am testing Oceanic Lateen type sails, one on each side of the mast (for ease of tacking)
Only a short mast is needed, The two spars are aluminium and the sail...
Forum: Powered Boats 19-12-2006, 15:32
Replies: 142
Views: 67,787
Posted By beau
efficient powerboats vs efficient sailboats

I've got to throw my 2 cents in:

I prefer multihulls particually for this part of the world and the eastern islands of New Guinea. Shallow draft, stable and low power requirements.

Its a bit...
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