"William R. Watt" wrote in message
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define "seaworthiness"

I thought it meant a boat that would take care of itself in rough
conditions, not a boat that could perhaps outrace the weather. This
outracing the weather is only helpfull along the coast where, given
advance warning of deteriorating weather conditions over the radio, the
faster boat can run for cover. Its not much help mid ocean in a big
weather system.

Sorry to disagree but some years ago, during a westward Atlantic crossing,
we became threatened by a tropical storm that later developed in a
hurricane. My boat was fast enough to efficiently take the classic escape
course from such a system. It was my fault to cross to early in season but
the fast boat made all the difference and kept us safe, right in the middle
of the ocean.


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Jacques
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