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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 25-11-2007, 23:45 |
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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 |
Replies: 37
Views: 44,024
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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 |
Replies: 37
Views: 44,024
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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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Views: 44,024
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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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