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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 15-10-2021, 08:45
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-10-2021, 18:27
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Re: Hobbyhorsing: something like a flopper stopper?

And YES to the flopper stopper if you want more comfort at the dock, but when you are not there let her rock away, it won't hurt a thing. Just make sure you use some spring lines and leave enough...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-10-2021, 18:10
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Re: Hobbyhorsing: something like a flopper stopper?

It looks like the hull shape may be a contributing factor. (kind of has a rocking chair curve to the hull. I think with some more weight (cruising gear and provisions) she will settle down. She...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-10-2021, 17:58
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Re: Hobbyhorsing: something like a flopper stopper?

She is pretty! Hope you don't mind me linking an old listing. It shows the stern as well. https://www.boatdealers.ca/boats-for-sale/478003/mason-by-karmac-pilothouse-toronto-ontario
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-10-2021, 17:12
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Re: Hobbyhorsing: something like a flopper stopper?

The other term is pitching, same thing. The waterline could be subjective, especially on a one off. A lot of speculation. SVKemily, can you post photos by chance? Any out of the water photos? Also if...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-10-2021, 17:07
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Re: Hobbyhorsing: something like a flopper stopper?

The fact that it is a one off is a good clue. I had a one off mahogany strip sloop once. It had lead ingots in the bilge. I was told never to remove them, the ballast was added because the boat was...
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