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Forum: Racing 11-28-2005
Replies: 13
Views: 4,971
Posted By PhilMraz
Replacement sails - Hood''''s Vektran

The 1st part of your initial post also inquired about Hood Vektran sails, but I saw no other responses to that question. I bought a Vektran genoa for my previous boat and was very happy with it. ...
Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum 11-20-2005
Replies: 9
Views: 1,627
Posted By PhilMraz
Elan

My first hand impression of Elan is that they are a modern, first rate boat builder, producing an above average product of exceptional value. They are a division of the same company that produces...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 03-04-2005
Replies: 14
Views: 6,359
Posted By PhilMraz
How heavy is too heavy II ?

A descriptive form of shorthand that often helps is to apply automotive analogies to boat preferences. Vehicle identities are so well understood, in American culture at least, that it can facilitate...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 03-04-2005
Replies: 14
Views: 6,359
Posted By PhilMraz
How heavy is too heavy II ?

If you''re a Perry fan, Silmaril, then Icon may be the boat for you. But a Valiant she ain''t. Check it out: http://www.elliottbayyachtsales.com/65_robert_perry_marten_yachts_pictures.htm
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 03-03-2005
Replies: 14
Views: 6,359
Posted By PhilMraz
How heavy is too heavy II ?

The old thread you seek was under Gear and Maintenance, for whatever reason.

I, too, enjoy such debates, but the dispersion of issues here has become tiring. A more targeted analysis is far...
Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum 02-25-2005
Replies: 30
Views: 16,842
Posted By PhilMraz
high quality yacht brands?

Paulo- If you believe “that a sailboat, except if it is a pure racer, is not only designed to sail, but also to live aboard. The quality and comfort of that life aboard and the autonomy of the boat...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 02-24-2005
Replies: 16
Views: 1,655
Posted By PhilMraz
How Heavy Is Too Heavy

My only question is this; would those of you with a 24000# boat, or those with 46000# even, expect a 48’ boat, or even 60’ boat of the same displacement, which certainly do exist, to behave less...
Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum 02-24-2005
Replies: 30
Views: 16,842
Posted By PhilMraz
high quality yacht brands?

I have perceived that individual priorities are the key ingredient precipitating the wide variance of opinions about what defines a quality yacht. Some focus on tradition and are attracted to older...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 02-14-2005
Replies: 3
Views: 777
Posted By PhilMraz
Sail Cloth AF NS UK

I suggest checking out Hood Vektron sails for a great combination of performance and durability. They are tightly woven dacron with vektran reinforcing fibers, producing an enhanced stength to...
Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum 12-23-2004
Replies: 66
Views: 17,473
Posted By PhilMraz
J-40 for Long Distance Cruising ?

I just have to remark, this dialogue is fascinating! Keep it coming. It centers on the issues I have questioned most. It''s only the eighth round and countervailing positions have been established....
Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum 12-09-2004
Replies: 6
Views: 882
Posted By PhilMraz
Source for boat stats

Yes! Information availability truely is marvelous today. I think even more boat specs are listed at Bacon Sails. http://www.baconsails.com/database/kiosk.php
-Phil
Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum 12-01-2004
Replies: 3
Views: 2,352
Posted By PhilMraz
OK, how about the Nordic 40 ??

See now the Nordic 40 is also attractive to me and presents an interesting point of comparison with the J-40. Though the same length overall, the N-40 is slightly heavier (18,000 vs. 17,300...
Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum 11-29-2004
Replies: 4
Views: 3,052
Posted By PhilMraz
Frers 41 vs Sun Legend

I generally concur with those analogies and would like to think I’ve got a vehicle that can take me anywhere, but I also acknowledge that it’ll rarely be crossing the outback or even fording a big...
Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum 11-26-2004
Replies: 4
Views: 3,052
Posted By PhilMraz
Frers 41 vs Sun Legend

Speaking of late 80’s sailboat designs around 40’ overall that perform well yet are adaptable for offshore cruising purposes and “robust”, as some like to say, enough to withstand heavy abuse; may I...
Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum 11-26-2004
Replies: 66
Views: 17,473
Posted By PhilMraz
J-40 for Long Distance Cruising ?

The J-40 is a cruising option that has appealed to me as well. Jeff and Jack have both touched upon the subject of boat selection criteria, which is a multi-faceted equation that must be understood...
Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum 11-23-2004
Replies: 26
Views: 5,870
Posted By PhilMraz
more on old IOR boats

Neither am I trained in the esoteric art of maritime design, but I have my own intuitive notion about this subject. The phrase “reserve buoyancy” must be understood in a broader sense than it is...
Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum 11-14-2004
Replies: 10
Views: 5,738
Posted By PhilMraz
What can you tell from the numbers?

You said a mouthful, Jeff. I think that was about the most concise explanation of sailboat design dynamics I have ever read. Did you put that together today, or is it an excerpt from that new text...
Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum 11-02-2004
Replies: 31
Views: 13,992
Posted By PhilMraz
Sabre 386 or Tartan 3700???

Yes, bluewaterdreamer, you''ve gone and chose the red-head. Your initial post of 9/3 did not introduce this prospect, but my guess is that all here compliment your taste hope to share your...
Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum 09-03-2004
Replies: 31
Views: 13,992
Posted By PhilMraz
Sabre 386 or Tartan 3700???

Dreamer-
I know well a Sabre 362 and have nothing ill to comment. She can race (phrf). She can cruise (luxuriously, thank you). Tartans are an interesting equivelant. Have not raced a 3700, but...
Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum 03-29-2004
Replies: 2
Views: 1,045
Posted By PhilMraz
Cal 39-4 by Hunt

The ''88 Hunt version appears substantially different from earlier Cal 39''s usually spoken of. The cockpit and cabintop have been updated and the stepped transom seems wider, but I can''t be...
Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum 03-28-2004
Replies: 2
Views: 1,045
Posted By PhilMraz
Cal 39-4 by Hunt

What an encyclopedic warehouse of wisdom this site represents! I''m searching for info on the Cal 39-4 (Hunt design not Lapworth). I have layout, dimension and displacement specs, but little else. ...
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