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my next dream boat...
is a Freedom 33 Cat Ketch. I like the semi-traditional look, the uniqueness
(is this a word?) of the cat ketch rig in a (more) modern yachts and, from following the Yahoo owners group, the dedication displayed by the owners for these boats. I like the 36 too but not real fond of the big bump out in the cockpit created by the aft cabin. We (the family and I) enjoy a large(r) cockpit and this arrangement wouldn't work for us. I'd like a shoal draft/swing keel but like the openess of the cabin with the fixed keel (swing keel version has the trunk bisecting the salon), but can't have everything so probably settle for the fixed keel. I've seen other more recent cat ketches but most look like most other modern boats that just happen to have this rig, almost as an after thought while the Freedoms maintain some of the "chunkyness" of the old cat boats. Not looking for screaming speed or to wow the dock walkers, but more the comfort, design, ease of use and style of these boats. Just trying to start a boat/cruising related discussion. What do you guys think? |
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"mmc" wrote in news:49d230de$0$4893
: What do you guys think? Isn't it fun to dream? I sail on an old Sharki 41 out of Charleston. I've had the pleasure of sailing on the Amel 54 they make now. http://www.amel.fr/ put your mouse on "La Gamme" and click Amel 54, the only one they make, now. Click the Video, sit back and enjoy...... It IS fun to dream......(c;] You can go to France and watch them make yours......(sigh) |
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"mmc" wrote in news:49d230de$0$4893
: What do you guys think? http://www.caraibe-yachts.com/en/sec...t=Amel+54+2007 Isn't it amazing what 3/4 of a million Euros can buy? |
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On Mar 31, 12:29 pm, Larry wrote:
"mmc" wrote in news:49d230de$0$4893 : What do you guys think? http://www.caraibe-yachts.com/en/sec...t=Amel+54+2007 Isn't it amazing what 3/4 of a million Euros can buy? I once chartered a Freedom 33 with swing keel and did not like it. The swing keel was a bear to winch up or let down. Sail handling also seemed difficult for some reason but my impression was that it was due to poor maintenance. I believe that if the boat was well maintained our charter would have gone much better. |
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"mmc" wrote in message g.com... is a Freedom 33 Cat Ketch. I like the semi-traditional look, the uniqueness (is this a word?) of the cat ketch rig in a (more) modern yachts and, from following the Yahoo owners group, the dedication displayed by the owners for these boats. I like the 36 too but not real fond of the big bump out in the cockpit created by the aft cabin. We (the family and I) enjoy a large(r) cockpit and this arrangement wouldn't work for us. I'd like a shoal draft/swing keel but like the openess of the cabin with the fixed keel (swing keel version has the trunk bisecting the salon), but can't have everything so probably settle for the fixed keel. I've seen other more recent cat ketches but most look like most other modern boats that just happen to have this rig, almost as an after thought while the Freedoms maintain some of the "chunkyness" of the old cat boats. Not looking for screaming speed or to wow the dock walkers, but more the comfort, design, ease of use and style of these boats. Just trying to start a boat/cruising related discussion. What do you guys think? The advantage of the swing keel in a smaller sailboat, besides sailing in shallow waters, is the ability to easily launch/retrieve & tow. With a 36 boat, I'd be more concerned about stability in heavy seas... so I'd stick with a fixed keel. |
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Don White wrote:
"mmc" wrote in message g.com... is a Freedom 33 Cat Ketch. I like the semi-traditional look, the uniqueness (is this a word?) of the cat ketch rig in a (more) modern yachts and, from following the Yahoo owners group, the dedication displayed by the owners for these boats. I like the 36 too but not real fond of the big bump out in the cockpit created by the aft cabin. We (the family and I) enjoy a large(r) cockpit and this arrangement wouldn't work for us. I'd like a shoal draft/swing keel but like the openess of the cabin with the fixed keel (swing keel version has the trunk bisecting the salon), but can't have everything so probably settle for the fixed keel. I've seen other more recent cat ketches but most look like most other modern boats that just happen to have this rig, almost as an after thought while the Freedoms maintain some of the "chunkyness" of the old cat boats. Not looking for screaming speed or to wow the dock walkers, but more the comfort, design, ease of use and style of these boats. Just trying to start a boat/cruising related discussion. What do you guys think? The advantage of the swing keel in a smaller sailboat, besides sailing in shallow waters, is the ability to easily launch/retrieve & tow. With a 36 boat, I'd be more concerned about stability in heavy seas... so I'd stick with a fixed keel. regardless of what it does to windward performance... |
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In article , cavelamb wrote:
Don White wrote: [snip] I'd stick with a fixed keel. regardless of what it does to windward performance... I beg your pudding? Please support that or correct it, otherwise I'm flummoxed. Justin. -- Justin C, by the sea. |
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"mmc" wrote in
g.com: is a Freedom 33 Cat Ketch. I like the semi-traditional look, the uniqueness (is this a word?) of the cat ketch rig in a (more) modern yachts and, from following the Yahoo owners group, the dedication displayed by the owners for these boats. I like the 36 too but not real fond of the big bump out in the cockpit created by the aft cabin. We (the family and I) enjoy a large(r) cockpit and this arrangement wouldn't work for us. I'd like a shoal draft/swing keel but like the openess of the cabin with the fixed keel (swing keel version has the trunk bisecting the salon), but can't have everything so probably settle for the fixed keel. I've seen other more recent cat ketches but most look like most other modern boats that just happen to have this rig, almost as an after thought while the Freedoms maintain some of the "chunkyness" of the old cat boats. Not looking for screaming speed or to wow the dock walkers, but more the comfort, design, ease of use and style of these boats. Just trying to start a boat/cruising related discussion. What do you guys think? I'd suggest that you go to http://www.FreedomYachts.org/ and ask any questions that you may have. You'll get much more detailed answers than you'll get in here. -- Geoff www.GeoffSchultz.org |
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