Agreed, and my point is the same as when some people think they can handle a Ferrari Enzo in all conditions, just beacuse they can afford to buy...
BMcF, let me quote myself in this matter. We all know there are systems in place and as you pointed out, most are used by professionals. What...
There are quite a few new yachts built to resemble old, especially sailing yachts. Two of the larger are Athena and Eos. You can use the search...
Thanks RoyN, very informative. I will submit it to my friends at Volvo Penta...
Thanks for posting these pictures. There is more on La Numero Uno on the charter info pages at the Perini website;...
I wouldn´t do it. If you didn´t get any operators manual, you can download it here:...
There are still miracles, this afternoon an Azimut 85 Ultima arrived here! I think her name is Giliana, registered in Road Harbour BVI. So with...
You must forget about the Hatteras. My 33 foot motorsailer will take me around the world in even better comfort. You must compare same size and...
If you go at their cruising speed, say 22-26 knots, they are pretty OK as long as the weather conditions allow them. I was just giving the example...
I am afraid that you can not compare this to the boats you are mentioning, it would rather be an older Pisa, like the Pegasus then. Also some...
I was looking through the yachts from last year, and found only one that I really like. The 36 m Arcadia from my favorite shipyard, Royal Huisman....
At what speed were you running this Hatteras?
A short answer is; Different. The latest 53:s with more power and prop tunnels would probably compare to some of the more heavy eurostyle...
You are right, but this thread would stop right here if we include this criteria, as few of us have been using all of our favorite superyachts in...
Yes, there are some systems, like the Ferretti gyro that should prevent rolling at any speed. But I have no personal experience of it. I have of...
I must agree, if you think you are going to get a smooth ride in rough seas at speeds over 25 knots, you better learn how to drive a boat. I would...
Hi, welcome to YachtForums. We have had similar threads in the past, but why not a new, it is always interesting to share opinions. I can...
Are you thinking of trimtabs? This is anyway what some planing yachts have, especially if they have a deep V hull. Traditional stabilizers are...