On Aug 17, 6:59 pm, Wayne.B wrote:
On Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:00:13 -0500, Vic Smith

wrote:
The Tolmans look to be nice boats.
Note the transom on this Jumbo.
http://www.fishyfish.com/bobbruce/index.html
A simple answer to your questions would be to e-mail these diveboat
guys. I'm thinking they take the boat offshore.

The big risk is getting caught by a thunder squall in the Gulf Stream
and capsized by a breaking wave. It happens to small boats all of the
time. Size matters when it comes to capsize resistance, quality of
construction matters little.

I would not be comfortable doing that trip in anything much under 28
ft. Unless you've been out there in a squall you just can not
appreciate the size and power of the waves that are created. The
strong currents of the Gulf Stream magnify the effect by causing the
waves to become steep, breaking and confused. People and boats are
lost all the time. It's almost routine.

I have not yet had the Tolman out in a thunderstorm although I have
had my 28' sailboat out in them. I will not go out looking for them
for the experience.