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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 25-11-2007, 23:45
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Posted By Mike Banks
There are steel vessels over 100 years old, as...

There are steel vessels over 100 years old, as are some timber craft.--Keeping a steel boat requires vigilant maintenance, but it is not particularly costly as long as one does it regularly at...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 17-11-2007, 14:26
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Posted By Mike Banks
Initial painting of a steel boat is where the...

Initial painting of a steel boat is where the life of the hull is extended, provided proper maintenance occurs. In commercial ship building the hulls are allowed to rust which removes mill scale. ...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 16-11-2007, 18:52
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Posted By Mike Banks
For a cruising yacht I prefer a long keel and...

For a cruising yacht I prefer a long keel and skeg rudder. The performance is less but where I sail there is a bit of flotsam around and the last thing I need is a broken rudder or one wrapped in...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 16-11-2007, 13:34
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Posted By Mike Banks
Van de Stadt is another design crew worth noting....

Van de Stadt is another design crew worth noting. I have spoken to many who have owned them--all good reports. Excellent re-sale of Van de Stadt vessels--their good reputation carries on.
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