[HORBA]

Back in the 60's when Bertram first started, they had a race boat with the first deep V design by Ray Hunt. That boat proved itself in speed and seaworthiness by winnng many offshore races of the day, not the least being the famous Miami to Nassau.

In today's world of excellence in sportsfish boats, what is more important, speed and seaworthiness or comfort?

[HONGKONG]

Originally Posted by HORBA

In today's world of excellence in sportsfish boats, what is more important, speed and seaworthiness or comfort?

Pick any two!

[HORBA]

Originally Posted by HONGKONG

Pick any two!

Okay.....let's say that everyone in building today is capable of putting in as much comfort as one would want......with regards to the other two factors, how much do they do in testing those big designs for the speed and seaworthiness, like they did in the old days when they actually raced them in real ocean conditions?

Here is a photo of a Bertram 38 being tested (raced) back in the 70's. This is a real photo, not photoshop. Bertram tested various layups and then used the better ones in the production boats back then.

And who would be considered the best today?

I know Ford and Chevy...but somebody must stand out.