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Ignore the aesthetics, can it sail, and...WILL it be sailed?
"Flying Tadpole" wrote in message ... As a cruiser of a design known to have split the civilised world in two, I don't have a problem with the looks of the Mac26*. -- Tim & Flying Tadpole ---------------------------------- The Light Schooner Website http://www.ace.net.au/schooner/index.htm SquareBoats! http://www.ace.net.au/schooner/sbhome.htm Bolger Boats netted! http://www.ace.net.au/schooner/sites2.htm I have a problem with their looks. While Bolger designs might look ugly and boxy(not saying they do) they look like sailing vessels. The macs look too much like powerboats, especially the new ones. John Cairns |
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Ignore the aesthetics, can it sail, and...WILL it be sailed?
John Cairns wrote: "Flying Tadpole" wrote in message ... As a cruiser of a design known to have split the civilised world in two, I don't have a problem with the looks of the Mac26*. -- snip While Bolger designs might look ugly and boxy(not saying they do) they look like sailing vessels. What a diplomatic man you are, Mr Cairns! The macs look too much like powerboats, especially the new ones. The confined-to-cockpit-or-cabin layout of the 26m seems to me to be a real deterrent to forward on-deck movement at any time. Unfortunate, since the boat is conventionally rigged with a headsail providing most of the sail power. But after all, it does have those stylish two-story windows (for want of a more appropriate word). -- Flying Tadpole ------------------------- Learn what lies below the waves of cyberspace! http://www.internetopera.netfirms.com |
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Ignore the aesthetics, can it sail, and...WILL it be sailed?
"Flying Tadpole" wrote in message ... John Cairns wrote: "Flying Tadpole" wrote in message ... As a cruiser of a design known to have split the civilised world in two, I don't have a problem with the looks of the Mac26*. -- snip While Bolger designs might look ugly and boxy(not saying they do) they look like sailing vessels. What a diplomatic man you are, Mr Cairns! The macs look too much like powerboats, especially the new ones. The confined-to-cockpit-or-cabin layout of the 26m seems to me to be a real deterrent to forward on-deck movement at any time. Unfortunate, since the boat is conventionally rigged with a headsail providing most of the sail power. But after all, it does have those stylish two-story windows (for want of a more appropriate word). -- Flying Tadpole ------------------------- Learn what lies below the waves of cyberspace! http://www.internetopera.netfirms.com Double windows are mac's crude attempt at eurostyling, which seems to be popular in new powerboats built over here. Hunter does the same thing with their small sailboats, all cabin and no deck. http://www.huntermarine.com/models/260/index.html Ironic, old "jim" could probably own something that can sail properly for close to what he's going to pay for a mac, and it seems to meet all of the other requirements, light weight, water ballast. John Cairns |
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