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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 17-06-2016, 16:04
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Posted By Pelagic
Re: Pilothouse Variations -- Boreal

My 3 fold steering system is quite bullet proof

1.... Mechanical chain and cable for outside steering on large wheel for good feedback

2 ..... Electric Hydraulic pump and ram to a Ball joint...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-06-2016, 19:03
Replies: 573
Views: 117,925
Posted By Pelagic
Re: Pilothouse Variations -- Boreal

I don't get that.....
The relative speed and force of the same breaking sea coming over the bow is considerably higher than a following sea....so you are in general much drier and protected when...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 27-05-2016, 16:54
Replies: 573
Views: 117,925
Posted By Pelagic
Re: Pilothouse Variations -- Boreal

I agree, but unfortunately you cannot prove this in a tank testing facility .....because you can't scale inertia.

There are however predictive software programs used mostly for free surface...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 17-05-2016, 14:08
Replies: 573
Views: 117,925
Posted By Pelagic
Re: Pilothouse Variations -- Boreal

Great post Dockhead:thumbup:
But tell us how you really feel:D
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 16-05-2016, 11:32
Replies: 573
Views: 117,925
Posted By Pelagic
Re: Pilothouse Variations -- Borealis

With pipe section on top...almost 3"
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 13-05-2016, 17:28
Replies: 573
Views: 117,925
Posted By Pelagic
Re: Pilothouse Variations -- Borealis

Also on a metal boat, an integral bow spirit pushes that space even further fwd to improve forestay angles and to keep chain from fouling bow.

My small bulwark around the bow spirit creates a...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-05-2016, 16:35
Replies: 573
Views: 117,925
Posted By Pelagic
Re: Pilothouse Variations -- Borealis

The pilothouse on my 60'+ is all about livability and visibility so that we can enjoy and monitor our surroundings while seated or lounging at the ph table in lousy weather.

I see boats with low...
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