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really? why is that, yo-yo? the center of gravity is not where the boat
turns, pivots or rotates. but you didn't know that, did you. Hummm... let me see... you call me a name...... then show your ignorance..... You think the bow is as comfortable as the stern. You know I am talking about a sailboat underway heading into seas, right? Not at anchor. Here is a little test for you "GrassHopper" so you may become enlightened....... Get on your sailboat and beat into the wind. Trim your sails and make her go as fast as she will. Do this in some pretty good waves or chop. Now, stand up in the cockpit without holding on. It is possible. Next, go stand on the bow and stand up, without holding on. (Important Not: have someone video this). Here is what you will learn. When the bow rises rapidly up the wave, up you will go. Then as the wave reaches the stern, the stern will rise causing the bow to drop faster than you. You may say something like "Look Mommy, I am flying." Next will come little GrassHoppers surprise. The next wave will stop the downward motion of the bow, as the bow cuts deep into the wave. The bow being deep in the wave will force it up at a rapid rate of speed. And, yes, you guessed it. You will meet the fast rising deck on your way down. You can sleep in the bow while sailing into seas, but not me. I hope you understand, why it is more comfortable in the stern GrassHopper, but I doubt it. You will probably continue to argue your point, or just not respond. E.O.D. |
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OOPS! Did I direct my reply at the wrong person? hummmmmm.......
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yo-yo, the center of gravity is nowhere near the bow of the boat. I stopped
reading after that. really? why is that, yo-yo? the center of gravity is not where the boat turns, pivots or rotates. but you didn't know that, did you. Hummm... let me see... you call me a name...... then show your ignorance..... You think the bow is as comfortable as the stern. You know I am talking about a sailboat underway heading into seas, right? Not at anchor. Here is a little test for you "GrassHopper" so you may become enlightened....... Get on your sailboat and beat into the wind. Trim your sails and make her go as fast as she will. Do this in some pretty good waves or chop. Now, stand up in the cockpit without holding on. It is possible. Next, go stand on the bow and stand up, without holding on. (Important Not: have someone video this). Here is what you will learn. When the bow rises rapidly up the wave, up you will go. Then as the wave reaches the stern, the stern will rise causing the bow to drop faster than you. You may say something like "Look Mommy, I am flying." Next will come little GrassHoppers surprise. The next wave will stop the downward motion of the bow, as the bow cuts deep into the wave. The bow being deep in the wave will force it up at a rapid rate of speed. And, yes, you guessed it. You will meet the fast rising deck on your way down. You can sleep in the bow while sailing into seas, but not me. I hope you understand, why it is more comfortable in the stern GrassHopper, but I doubt it. You will probably continue to argue your point, or just not respond. E.O.D. |
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