On 9 Nov 2003 22:29:10 -0800, (Peter Ward) wrote:

Greetings all, I'm considering building a kit Stornaway Weekender
www.scruffie.com as a teethcutting exercise; my primary objective is
to get a handle on the bedrock principles of 'seaworthiness'.

From random reading I've formed the impression that the Bristol
Channel Pilot Cutter is the epitome of a seaworthy design. Colin
Archer designs seem to get the big tick also.

What I'm seeking is advice on the most 'seaworthy' yacht design
available for a vessel under 35'. Becuase of the apparent advantages
of heavy displacement & relative ease of fairing, I'm also considering
a ferro hull ...any comments/observations on the pros/cons would be
much appreciated.

I've foundy the following salty site quite useful in terms of Aussie
no-bull**** plain talking:

http://members.optusnet.com.au/coast...rocruising.htm


The most bedrock principle is the need for a capable crew. An archaic
design may make you feel salty, but that isn't the same thing.



Rodney Myrvaagnes NYC

Let's Put the XXX back in Xmas

Rodney Myrvaagnes ) writes:

The most bedrock principle is the need for a capable crew. An archaic
design may make you feel salty, but that isn't the same thing.

That is the assessment I read of Joshua Slocam and Spray, an ordinary
east coast lobster boat, and extrodinary sailor with a lifetime of
ocean sailing experience. I think also luck since the life expectancy of
sailors was low in his day.

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