"Dave" let slip....

The goat locker and crew's quarters were amid ship.

How convenient.

Ship must have been designed by a CPO.

Sounds like a Kiwi designed it.

SV

Absolutely, After doing the Atlantic three times East to West (when I
delivered boats), catching the head of one Hurricane, and the tail of
another plus losing a boat off Tennerife I can say that a 45 boat (again it
depends which type make and model) would survive rough seas, Eg I would not
take a Beneteau or a Hunter through some of my experiences however would do
so with a Westerly, or a Cheoy Lee.
"Scott Vernon" wrote in message
...

"Dave" let slip....

The goat locker and crew's quarters were amid ship.

How convenient.

Ship must have been designed by a CPO.

Sounds like a Kiwi designed it.

SV

Patricia Cierniak wrote:
Absolutely, After doing the Atlantic three times East to West (when I
delivered boats), catching the head of one Hurricane, and the tail of
another plus losing a boat off Tennerife I can say that a 45 boat (again it
depends which type make and model) would survive rough seas, Eg I would not
take a Beneteau or a Hunter through some of my experiences however would do
so with a Westerly, or a Cheoy Lee.

Do you say Cheoy Lee because you think they are well-built seaworthy
boats, or because you want to get them out of your country?

Wether or a not a boat of a given size can survive a wave of given size
is dependent on a *lot* of variables, of which the brand name stamped on
it is one of the least significant.

How steep is the wave? How much of the crest is breaking? Is it one of a
series or train of normal waves for prevailing conditions, or is it a
"freak" wave?

Research suggests that boats can be capsized by waves of height equal to
their beam, so a wave higher than the boat is long could be dangerous. A
capsize or roll-over can sink a boat, or it could tear the rig off, or
it could come back up with relatively nothing worse than a big mess in
the cabin (unlikely but possible).

Fresh Breezes- Doug King

"DSK" wrote in message

Research suggests that boats can be capsized by waves of height equal to
their beam, so a wave higher than the boat is long could be dangerous.

Research suggests that does it? Good Grief!

CM

Capt. Mooron wrote:
... Good Grief!


Well, that's certainly an intelligent comment. Can we expect more to follow?

DSK

"DSK" wrote in message
.. .
Capt. Mooron wrote:
... Good Grief!


Well, that's certainly an intelligent comment. Can we expect more to
follow?

I don't know Doug... how can one argue with "Research suggests"... I mean
what more can I add?

CM

dougie, you used to be a hunter 19 sailor, but even that was too much for your
old body so you bought an easier to handle trawler. please refrain from
commenting on things ocean.

A **breaking** wave, not just any wave. And even then the boat has to be
broadside to the wave.

*breaking* wave does not mean "white caps". breaking waves occur in shallow
water, one of the reasons experienced ocean sailor travel outside the hundred
fathom line.

"DSK" wrote in message

Research suggests that boats can be capsized by waves of height equal to
their beam, so a wave higher than the boat is long could be dangerous.

On Mon, 7 Feb 2005, JAXAshby wrote:

*breaking* wave does not mean "white caps". breaking waves occur in shallow
water, one of the reasons experienced ocean sailor travel outside the hundred
fathom line.

LMAO! Waves break in "shallow" water when the height is about 3/4 of the
depth. So those "experienced ocean sailors" are staying in 600 feet to
avoid having those 450ft waves break? You're a kick, JAX.

KeS