On Sat, 25 Sep 2004 13:59:47 GMT, "Butch Davis"
wrote:

Just remember that the entire vessel above the waterline will present a
LARGE sail area to winds and consequently in a decent breeze keeping a
course may be very difficult.

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That is true, and docking in a cross wind is also a major issue. My
other concern would be freeboard, especially forward at the bow. I
have seen pontoon houseboats ship water over the bow into the cabin
space with very low wave heights.