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<< "Look at the water line: A large boat, built for rough seas, has a big
overhang at both ends to
provide additional buoyancy as the hull buries in waves. But we are not
considering this kind of boat. On small cruising boats, the longer the
water line the better the performance, and comfort. So compare the L.W.L.
on each of the manufacturers' specifications." >>
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{:^)
AH!..
I am in defense of Rhodes 22 not cause I like it ( I did not like all those
bulkheads) but because..
These ridiculous comments originate always from the crabcrusher school of 150
ton boat sailing design.. The group that claims that getting where you are
going in 2 years is more comfortable that getting there overnight.
(exagerations intended)
I would suggest you take a peek and modern ocean racers.. You will not see
those ridiculous, worthless overhangs on any of them. And.. They race around
the world..
Sometimes singlehanded..
Quite a bit more than narrow minds and antique thoughts go into an around the
world racer.. {:^)
Best
SF
BTW:
<<The 2900 lb plus whatever the trailer weighs sounds like a lot
to trailer. I don't know how that compares with other 22 footers.>>
The Catalina 22 comes in around 2500 lbs. w/o trailer..