We gave up on rational discussion when Jax entered.

no, jeffies, you gave up on rational discussion when you stated that catamarans
are "unconditionally stable".

"Jeff Morris" wrote in message
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"Armond Perretta" wrote in message
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Why does it usually seem that this subject is argued on an "either/or"
basis.
There are advantages to either approach. Is this really surprising to
anyone here?


It was a joke, Armond. We gave up on rational discussion when Jax
entered.


Hey! You missed that he started it. Who entered later?? :{))

L8R

Skip, still here, but moving inexorably toward cutting the cord

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clear night, and gaze at the countless stars overhead, and realize
that you are quite alone on a great, wide sea, it is apt to occur to
you that in the general scheme of things you are merely an
insignificant speck on the surface of the ocean; and are not nearly
so important or as self-sufficient as you thought you were. Which is
an exceedingly wholesome thought, and one that may effect a
permanent change in your deportment that will be greatly appreciated
by your friends." - James S. Pitkin

Jeff Morris wrote:
"Armond Perretta" wrote in
message ...
Unfortunately, the unconditionally stable position is with the
mast pointed down.

Monohulls are unconditionally stable when sitting on the bottom.

Why does it usually seem that this subject is argued on an
"either/or" basis.
There are advantages to either approach. Is this really
surprising to anyone here?


It was a joke, Armond. We gave up on rational discussion when Jax
entered.

I don't read the JAX Daily, but I still think my question was within the
realm of reasonable discussion. I sailed the '79 and '81 Multihull Race to
Bermuda in a Newick Native, and 1 or 2 Marion races in plastic and wooden
monohulls, and I had fun each and every time.

Along the way I never quite understood why proponents on either side
refused to "lighten up" and go with the flow. I would perhaps trade my 28
"get-the-lead-out" boat for an F-31 anytime, but I'm stuck in my ways and I
continue to insist that neither is "superior" beyond a reasonable doubt.

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Good luck and good sailing.
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armand hammer, the comment was that two-hullers are so lost to this universe
that they will convince themselves that their precious training wheels are
**unconditionally** stable, a statement so stupid as to defy comprehension.
do's boys shore do have fraydie cat wives, donch dem?

Why does it usually seem that this subject is argued on an "either/or"
basis.
There are advantages to either approach. Is this really surprising to
anyone here?

--
Good luck and good sailing.
s/v Kerry Deare of Barnegat
http://kerrydeare.home.comcast.net/

On Mon, 24 May 2004 19:27:30 -0400, "Armond Perretta"
wrote:

Jeff Morris wrote:
"Rod McInnis" wrote ...

My, my, my but the things one can learn on a usenet group. Just
recently I learned that cruising catamaran sailboats are
unconditionally stable, that is stable under any and all
conditions.

Unfortunately, the unconditionally stable position is with the
mast pointed down.

Monohulls are unconditionally stable when sitting on the bottom.

Why does it usually seem that this subject is argued on an "either/or"
basis.
There are advantages to either approach. Is this really surprising to
anyone here?

I have both a monohull and a cat. Love em both but they are two very
different boats both because of the number of hulls and the size. But
since the cat is trailerable, I don't have to worry about one of the
main disadvantages, i.e., where to put it when it's not sailing, moored
or anchored.

Steve

I have both a monohull ...

an AMF Puffer

and a cat...

a Venture 16

Love em both but they are two very
different boats both because of the number of hulls and the size. But
since the cat is trailerable, I don't have to worry about one of the
main disadvantages, i.e., where to put it when it's not sailing, moored
or anchored.

Steve

On Mon, 24 May 2004 18:32:30 -0400, "Jeff Morris"
wrote:

Monohulls are unconditionally stable when sitting on the bottom.

Or sitting in the showroom, according to the sales pimp. Unlike one's
credit rating when considering a purchase.