Epoxy costs All epoxies will seem expensive relative to other lower performing resins or adhesives. However, they are often the best choice -...
Another fast Tri - Hull It's time I added my two bits: We have been working along similer paths as the Bladerunner guys. Designing and...
Slow but Seaworthy? To BenSeattle, re: Trawlers and " Reverse snob appeal " I think you have difinately hit on something here. For years,...
The "subtle" indications that a guy might be doing things illegal...... This is a trifle excessive. Must have been sampling their own...
Agreed KIWI
CR -High Speed Concerns To KIWI, well stated. I'm a great beliver in; imperical, in the field, feedback.So I appreciate the added data....
A pretty boat - for sure ! AMG might just have had the last word - on this subject. Cheers !!
To KIWI, pardon my paranoia. Obviously, you are a gentleman. With an honest interest, in getting to the truth of things. Although, sometimes...
To KIWI: As a mechanic - I'm sure - you are better qualified than I am, to give advice. - In these matters. So please advise us, on the...
To Jet - or not to Jet To morten: Where you live, they make some of the biggest and best jet drives - anywhere. So a few local calls, I'm sure...
Practical Perkins To newbee: The techno. guy in me, leans towards " counter rotating ". Because, it sounds so cool! But also it has real,...
To clnewman, we seem to be basicaly, in agreement. 50 odd years ago, S & S enjoyed a fairly solid rep. Which is not an absolute guarantee...
What freeboard.....?! Yikes ! No matter how big we will build it - it serves to remember - that Mother Nature can make something, much bigger...
S & S have been around a long time - so I don't think that dismissing their design out right - just because the " guesstimated " weight seems...
To newbee: Nice looking boat....worth fussing over. As far as a " fuel flow to RPM/ mph meter " goes - I don't have a specific unit to...
Re-power...?? To newbe: A key word in your post is: SEMI-PLANING. When you hang out in this zone - fuel economy can drop like a stone. -...
To AMG and Kcook: Gentlemen you must be exceptionaly intelligent and sophisticated people. - Because you so often agree with me! i.e. AMG,...
To nelsboat: Up here in the cool, cool north - block heaters are essential in the back country. In the praries, every CAR has an electric plug...
Operating costs..... HOW MUCH is a YACHT? To yotphix: AGREED. Almost any number - we throw around - will be an UNDERESTIMATE ! Being...
TRI HULLS...hydrofoils To C.Camper: Re: "....accomodations...." Yes we agree; if having the maximum amount of Staterooms possible - is the...