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EEvan Fullerton replied to the thread The return of IOR.Definitely shortens the static unloaded waterline…….. which I think was the intent. Makes docking harder though with a huge delay...
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EEvan Fullerton replied to the thread The return of IOR.My Glass Yachts NZ built Farr 1104 has the engine right behind the mast, doesn’t seem typical of the production builds. It is great for...
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EEvan Fullerton replied to the thread Another keel goes astray...French sailor survives 16 hours in an air bubble inside his capsized boat off Spain.That’s potentially a better way to do it but if everything is “right” you don’t need it and that adds weight and makes it so you can’t...
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EEvan Fullerton replied to the thread Another keel goes astray...French sailor survives 16 hours in an air bubble inside his capsized boat off Spain.That’s my point, you can come up with whatever loading assumptions you want…….. but they all depends on perfect construction and...
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EEvan Fullerton replied to the thread Another keel goes astray...French sailor survives 16 hours in an air bubble inside his capsized boat off Spain.I work as a mechanical engineer though not on highly loaded structures but my feeling is that all these software simulation programs...
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EEvan Fullerton replied to the thread 1983 Passport 40 - For sale in Seattle.They don’t make boats like they used to though. That’s one reasons to resurrect an older boat. They were built like TANKS back then. My...
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EEvan Fullerton replied to the thread How much rode do I need at anchor?.It’s not until you drag. Scope in my experience is often dictated more by how crowded the anchorage is then how much you would like to...
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EEvan Fullerton replied to the thread Racer Cruisers for Tall People.Maybe this is the true origins of “a man’s yacht in ft should match his age”.
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EEvan Fullerton replied to the thread Racer Cruisers for Tall People.Done well, a slightly higher coach roof could be lighter and a higher coach roof is always going to improve the Self righting ability……...
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EThe title of this thread caught my eye. I'm 6'2", my son is 6'4" -- and we had to construct an option. The Class 40 fleet began with...
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EEvan Fullerton replied to the thread Racer Cruisers for Tall People.I’ve built enough carbon race car parts and helped with enough blister jobs I’m sure I could do it……. Just not while working full time...
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EEvan Fullerton replied to the thread Racer Cruisers for Tall People.And there in lies the problem I’m having. The boat I have now is built quite well. It has a low hour Yanmar, new fuel tank, new...
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EEvan Fullerton replied to the thread Racer Cruisers for Tall People.We are over at Catalina at the moment. Picked the perfect week for it!
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EEvan Fullerton replied to the thread Racer Cruisers for Tall People.Beautiful boat Maui! Options really open up over 40ft but short handed, especially with only 1 experienced sailer, 40ft seems about my...
