I wonder if something like this hull shape might be adaptable?? https://www.yachtforums.com/review/elling-49-e4.22489/ [IMG]
For some reason I never realized there was a separate 'trawler division ' section on this forum.. This morning I did find these discussions of...
I could live aboard that, ...and as a really proud owner,...just needs some interior spiffing-up (redecorating)
MOD EDIT: Broken link removed From the looks of the hull's underwater shape, I suspect she will roll very easily [IMG]
She needs a much nicer interior,....perhaps it could be added like what I was suggesting in my Pilgrim 40 re-design discussion...
House or a Boat https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/living-on-a-yacht.4976/page-9#post-358371 or Pilgrim 40...
Actually I was trying to say just the opposite. I do NOT find them ugly at all, .....rather I very much like their 'Great Gatsby' nature !
Now I might give one of these vessels a try for living aboard,...small enough and economical enough for a couple to be very comfortable on,.....
Its Small, but its Classi [IMG] Nostalgic Looks Are nostalgic looks viable in todays market?...or am I just getting too old? I keep coming...
Interesting to see this old subject thread brought back to life. It made me go looking for this old posting of mine. Regrettably I am now approach...
This twin masted rig would be so much cheaper to build, so much simpler to maintain, so much simpler to handle than the dynarig, This is now my...
@HTMO9 I realize that by now you have already chosen a new direction in search of your family sailing yacht. And I know one of your major concerns...
How about this motorsailer,..the 70 foot Saphira,.... Look what the older couple have come up with ! performance, ease of handling, and safety...
Did you ever find a vessel for your client? What sort of exploration did they seek,....limited or far afield?
I remember that as well,...and I think you loved it?
I also found this write and accompanying photos very interesting,...long boat, not all utilized to 'pack-in' accommodations...
Very interesting write up on how the design developed,.. https://www.cruisingworld.com/people/a-dream-takes-flight/
Hi again HTMO9, Have a look at this design,....twin free standing mast, one in each hull. Listen to what the owners were looking for, and achieved...
Hi Mike, Just to give you a bit more of a challenge, what might you come up with for any changes to the looks of this bi-rigged catamaran, with...
Would you care to point some of those technical disadvantages?
