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Forum: Our Community 24-09-2021, 12:54
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Posted By merrydolphin
Re: Bowspirit - potentially dangerous?

Yes, true. See my last comment below to HAPP
Forum: Our Community 24-09-2021, 12:52
Replies: 36
Views: 7,587
Posted By merrydolphin
Re: Bowspirit - potentially dangerous?

Yes, my friend. You are right on both all three points. One, yes, loa vs lwl is the real equation. However the quickest way to achieve a poor ratio here is overhangs from sprits and boomkins and...
Forum: Our Community 24-09-2021, 11:43
Replies: 36
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Posted By merrydolphin
Re: Bowspirit - potentially dangerous?

On point one, you just made my point. Eg, I owned and cruised a K Peterson 44 for tens of thousands of miles. For a while we buddy boated with a HC 43, double ended with sprit, and boomkin. Yes, an...
Forum: Our Community 24-09-2021, 09:28
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Posted By merrydolphin
Re: Bowspirit - potentially dangerous?

The 3 to 5 feet of sprit sticking out while maneuvering in a marina is just that, sticking out, beyond the vessel. As a US Sailing instructor. I have trained hundreds of cruising sailors teaching for...
Forum: Our Community 24-09-2021, 08:25
Replies: 36
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Posted By merrydolphin
Re: Bowspirit - potentially dangerous?

Yes, it can be dangerous if you have to crawl out on it. But the biggest negatives with sprits is that you are getting nothing for something. You get the disadvantages of a longer boat, and don’t get...
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