Roger Long wrote:
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Did you read my piece on research vessel comfort linked to in the "Rocking
and Rolling" post? Same situation with sailing vessels. ...

Yes I did. Very interesting, it was, too. I have not looked at OSV
designs. Aren't they typically moderately narrow semi-displacement
boats? I assumed that, given the daily rates, speed in a seaway was
of primary concern rather than comfort.

Comfort is highly
subjective and situational.

Absolutely!

....
I'd always wondered why the British, sailing in such challenging and
unforgiving conditions, seemed to favor boats which seemed to have such
unsuitable characteristics. ...

Are we talking Cornish Crabbers or foiling Moths?

-- Tom.