Snaggletooth 5,159 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 somthinge that identifiese as a boate? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
See Level 1,171 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Fiberglass tumor. Should be looked at by a professional. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
unShirley 256 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 an abomination . What do I win? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nohalfboatsailing 2 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 She's a he 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 1 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Is it where they hid the drugs before the crossing...? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grande Mastere Dreade 4,132 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Ed finally realizes that the contractor had the plans upside down when he asked for a prod added to the boat.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ex Machina 238 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Clever way of increasing boat length without taking a rating hit ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boathavn 192 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 The only hull actually built to the missing 2010 Etchells Mould 11 build-to CAD solid ! 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
basketcase 796 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Thats pretty fucked up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Somebody Else 890 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Some boat out of Denmark like 45 years ago had a bulbous bow. I think Elvstrøm was attached to the project in some manner. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
longy 849 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 ^^ Yes, Elvestrom did design at least one boat with a snout that got produced 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LakeBoy 111 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Probably someone's idea of how to improve the chances of picking up a mooring on the first pass. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
12 metre 656 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 52 minutes ago, Somebody Else said: Some boat out of Denmark like 45 years ago had a bulbous bow. I think Elvstrøm was attached to the project in some manner. Yes, the Coronet Elvstrom 38. But it had a large pilothouse. I suspect Jan Kjaerulff had a hand in the design since I believe he was instrumental in the design of Prince Alfred, the Aussie 6mR with a similar bulbous bow; Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SloopJonB 12,565 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Didn't work - that's why you don't see them. Apparently those bulbs have to be "tuned" for a quite specific speed - that's why they only get used on freighters and the like that run at steady speed. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
il1395 9 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 It saw a Hunter 38 and got all excited. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gouvernail 3,934 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 It is a good looking steel cradle with something sitting on it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CriticalPath 165 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Elvstrom/Kjaerulf tried it on a 6 Metre in the 70s... From the what's old is new again, there's more info in this thread from 2007! Cheers! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SW Dawg 2 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 Someone obviously swallowed a ‘blue’ pill when they were designing this beauty . . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ROADKILL666 533 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 Good ship lollipop Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rbridges007 7 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 It’s what happens when you paint your bottom with liquid viagra Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Not for nothing 489 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 if it last longer then 4 hours call a doctor or hooker Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boathavn 192 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 Meme Anarchy here we come... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
basketcase 796 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 53 minutes ago, Not for nothing said: if it last longer then 4 hours call a doctor or hooker mate.... if it lasted more than four hours, I would call every one I knew. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Santanasailor 639 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 The public is so easily deceived. This is the Navy’s new submarine hunter. The bulb is obviously the Sonar Dome. In these days of ever increasing military expenses, the Navy decided to raid the boatyards and seize and convert likely looking vessels. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tacoma Mud Flats 65 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 Clearly its a spar torpedo, of the "Damn the torpedoes, full speed a head" type fame. Its for ramming the official's boat if you don't like their line crossing judgement. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Strategery 32 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 Its the part of the ship where the front didnt fall off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
underperformer 39 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 any boat just after that really sexy IOR racer passed in front Quote Link to post Share on other sites
McGyver 71 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 It's a boat designed for the little known Waveless Lake. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matagi 1,451 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 11 hours ago, Boathavn said: Meme Anarchy here we come... I can't believe you went to such lengths for this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SloopJonB 12,565 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 14 hours ago, basketcase said: mate.... if it lasted more than four hours, I would call every one I knew. I always thought that warning should have been worded; "If an erection lasts more than 4 hours, seek assistance". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sledracr 907 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 3 hours ago, SloopJonB said: I always thought that warning should have been worded; "If an erection lasts more than 4 hours, seek a helping hand". FIFY Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Somebody Else 890 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 On 1/5/2022 at 12:13 PM, 12 metre said: Yes, the Coronet Elvstrom 38. But it had a large pilothouse. I suspect Jan Kjaerulff had a hand in the design since I believe he was instrumental in the design of Prince Alfred, the Aussie 6mR with a similar bulbous bow; Yes! That's the boat I was thinking of. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Remodel 836 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 I remember seeing this boat or one very like it moored next to us in the harbor at St. Maarten, but that was probably in 1984... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SEC16518 114 Posted January 6 Author Share Posted January 6 She definitely points well..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cje 39 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 Do I see a keel winglet? The rig is also perplexing, wouldn't surprise me that both spars belong to her? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
White Lightning2 626 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 It's the ram for defending yourself from Orcas attacking your rudder!!! WL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DELETED 208 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 With whale strikes on the rise Scientists are trying to offset losses with this “The Inseminator” Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pollination 21 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 It's like Huggy Bear's Curb feelers, but for docking. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
braunle 1 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 The owner observed this bulb on the bigger cargo vessels and got this idea to rebuild it on his sailboat to make it faster. It’s always about speed! 1 week with epoxy later… tataaa. Next planned modifications: - a bridge at the aft with steering wheels outside the vessel for improved perspective in regatta tactics and docking - square sails for more sail area This owner… an unknown genius ;-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Manfred 62 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 On 1/6/2022 at 6:04 AM, Tacoma Mud Flats said: Clearly its a spar torpedo, of the "Damn the torpedoes, full speed a head" type fame. Its for ramming the official's boat if you don't like their line crossing judgement. Reminds me about the book: „Ship Killer“. A very good read. Just that the „Sidewinder“ is not located in the bow bulb but hides away in a bulb, underwater, on the side of the Swan. To be launched with block and tackle from the boom through the hatch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grande Mastere Dreade 4,132 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 On 1/5/2022 at 8:38 PM, Boathavn said: Meme Anarchy here we come... you've got a lot of catching up to do Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Dark Knight 1,227 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Now I understand why sailboats are usually referred to as "she". There are boy boats out there after all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fastyacht 2,597 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 On 1/5/2022 at 12:37 PM, SEC16518 said: Left the rollwr furler up. Oops. Just saw two "flags" flying on my walk today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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