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Old 01-01-2009
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Originally Posted by Valiente View Post
I wonder if you deliberately beefed up an Open 60, would you get a stronger boat that might sail fractionally slower, but might survive a knockdown with less damage?
I've often wondered the same thing. But I guess pushing the design envelope is how we get advances in the art.

Those sure are some awesome-looking yachts, aren't they?

Jim
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