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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 26-05-2021, 19:59
Replies: 69
Views: 10,827
Posted By wingssail
Re: How stupid is this idea: turn a racer into a liveaboard?

No disrespect intended CruiseN, but I just have no idea where this kind of stuff comes from. Totally mythical.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 26-05-2021, 15:32
Replies: 69
Views: 10,827
Posted By wingssail
Re: How stupid is this idea: turn a racer into a liveaboard?

Ramonex, Sorry, If that is your opinion then you know nothing about this. The boat the OP is asking about will not be a wet boat. Yes, if you push it too hard it will be wet, like going 7+ knots to...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 25-05-2021, 07:01
Replies: 69
Views: 10,827
Posted By wingssail
Re: How stupid is this idea: turn a racer into a liveaboard?

This is not going to plow into the wave, it is digging a hole in the water, as IOR boats do, and it will continue to sail this way for hours, days if needed.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 24-05-2021, 14:28
Replies: 69
Views: 10,827
Posted By wingssail
Re: How stupid is this idea: turn a racer into a liveaboard?

I am going to reiterate, This is a fantastic boat, a game changer in 1982-83 when it was built. Looking again at the photos I think the deck has probably been finished, and it looks great.

I've...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 24-05-2021, 14:13
Replies: 69
Views: 10,827
Posted By wingssail
Re: How stupid is this idea: turn a racer into a liveaboard?

I believe the winches are all Barient, not Lewmar. Fine winches and many parts are available from HUTTON-ARCO Yacht Winches (https://www.arco-winches.com/products/spares) in Australia. Otherwise, I...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 24-05-2021, 14:00
Replies: 69
Views: 10,827
Posted By wingssail
Re: How stupid is this idea: turn a racer into a liveaboard?

Cost (with refit): Yes, converting this boat may cost multiples of the purchase price. Say a multiple of 3. You still have a fantastic boat for under $80,000. (I'd actually say you may be into this...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 24-05-2021, 13:06
Replies: 69
Views: 10,827
Posted By wingssail
Re: How stupid is this idea: turn a racer into a liveaboard?

tnerual, Probably this is not the project for you, as you state, but I am sorry to read all of the negative, and mostly incorrect comments in response to your original query.

There have been many...
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