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Old 06-13-2008, 03:45 PM   #143
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Originally Posted by AMG
Like most boats however, they are very heavy compared to ours, probably almost twice the weight and consuming at least 50 percent more fuel. Luckily we have foreseen this and are building very light and hightech boats with outstanding speed and mileage.

That sounds very promising with an instant "edge" over the competition, that is if there is any.
But one must wonder if such a weight saving (on the D75) will have a negative effect on the boat's seaworthiness in heavy seas and stability.

*just rambling, as I'm not a naval architect.
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