Awsome wrote:
I am thinking of Atlantic crossing for some time in my tiny power boat,
Bayliner 30 footer Aft. bridge. I am doing some changes in boat to get it
ready for this trip.



Why not save the money for the retro fit, sell the Bayliner to another
coastal cruiser or Happyhour Captain and combine the money and get a
used 'Trader' or other small vessel better suited to the task at hand?

Not being a wise ass, just practical... plus much safer IMHO.

No matter what you decide, just do it! As the say, keep the dream
alive!

Matt

Matt:
I agreed with you, after reading lot of post here I gave up Bayliner....
start looking again...may be a Cruiser 51 or some thing else.





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Awsome wrote:
I am thinking of Atlantic crossing for some time in my tiny power boat,
Bayliner 30 footer Aft. bridge. I am doing some changes in boat to get it
ready for this trip.



Why not save the money for the retro fit, sell the Bayliner to another
coastal cruiser or Happyhour Captain and combine the money and get a
used 'Trader' or other small vessel better suited to the task at hand?

Not being a wise ass, just practical... plus much safer IMHO.

No matter what you decide, just do it! As the say, keep the dream
alive!

Matt

Awsome wrote:
Matt:
I agreed with you, after reading lot of post here I gave up Bayliner....
start looking again...may be a Cruiser 51 or some thing else.


I Would recommend a Swan 74, but that is just me,

Now promise that if you get any progress with the outboard
Electric/diesel hybrid you'll let us know. I'm also very interested in
the kite assist, let us know if it is an idea that can work or just too
much trouble for real world application... (ask Charlie Brown).

Good luck and keep us informed!

Matt

Matt:

I am actively workin on this electric hybrid project on my boat and
definitely keep you guys inform through this post.

Thanks again for all the comments.

"Capt. Matt" wrote in message
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Awsome wrote:
Matt:
I agreed with you, after reading lot of post here I gave up Bayliner....
start looking again...may be a Cruiser 51 or some thing else.


I Would recommend a Swan 74, but that is just me,

Now promise that if you get any progress with the outboard
Electric/diesel hybrid you'll let us know. I'm also very interested in
the kite assist, let us know if it is an idea that can work or just too
much trouble for real world application... (ask Charlie Brown).

Good luck and keep us informed!

Matt