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Bendytoy.. has quality changed?

Also in the 50s in some motorboats. Probably lots on here have done that or better. "Anything counts" per op.

Well over 30 kts on a navy ship.

Ya I'd like to hear about this course too.

Late 80s. Could get a bit rough eh?

To and from Alaska to US west coast ports Seattle area, San Fran, Long Beach.

Arco. Ya I don't know why they came across upside down. Weird.

couple pics from my days on tankers up and down the US west coast from Alaska to California and Seattle area.

How would you align it, fore and aft with the hole facing athwartships? If so it might add torque on one of the gybes depending on how you lead the tack line. How about a strap going around the end of the pole with a ring attached? Would likely be simpler and a lot stronger. Also you wouldn't have loads taken by bolt threads. Would be similar to performance boats the have mainsheet blocks attached to the boom with a strap looped over the boom.

Ya but I was replying to a specific individual who said he loves being at sea, and does not care about being in port.

Have you looked into cruising on a commercial ship? Some shipping companies have passenger accommodations. I did some merchant shipping on my 3rd mate license, I loved it. 25 to 30ish crew aboard, get to be at sea without the crowds.

Unfortunately for a lotta folks cruise ships are the only way they get to experience being at sea. I'm not surprised a that some love it because being at sea is really cool, but if that's all you know you have nothing to compare it to. Like if the only ice cream you've ever had is Breyers, you might think Breyers is awesome. Until you've had homemade organic you don't know the difference.

You list the exact reason that forward tilt is faster downwind. Less rudder required for control means less drag = more speed.

Galway bay is a good spot if ya like Irish-ish food. On Maryland Ave.

Ok, some folks like triangles, some don't. Lets get ready to rumble!