Re: The Sharpie Design
Thank you all for your informative replies. I have been using this
information in the decision process for my next project. As of today,
I am still unsure as to what design to go with. However, the Diablo
Grande is at the top of the list so far...
Tom
information in the decision process for my next project. As of today,
I am still unsure as to what design to go with. However, the Diablo
Grande is at the top of the list so far...
Tom
--- In bolger@y..., Fritz Funk <fritzf@a...> wrote:
> I concur with John Bell on feeling very safe in my power sharpie in
boat
> wakes. In Sneakeasy I have one delightful clarification to report
about
> burying the forefoot in green water. Going into a wake, the
appropriate
> response is "pedal to the metal". No angles - go straight in for
the
> shortest wave period and punch it. That wave-piercing bow is
simply
> amazing - there's hardly any sensation. Grandma in her rocking
chair would
> not be disturbed. I haven't found wakes too big for this approach
yet and
> we have some mighty big vessels (the big power catamarans are the
worst)
> up here in Alaska. At some point the wave period might get too
long for
> this approach (e.g. ship wakes at speed), but punching it is
definitely OK
> for going into any power boat wake under 100 feet that I have found.
> Besides, its loads of fun to unnerve passengers who aren't used to
feeling
> the power come on as you approach a big boat wake!
>
> John alludes to broaching with a following sea, where its
definitely pedal
> OFF the metal in Sneakeasy. As long as you go slow enough its OK.
Its not
> a problem in my book but you learn to be aware of it and just back
off the
> throttle and it behaves just fine.
>
> Going into or following, its all about getting a second wave under
the boat
> before the bow drops off. Speed helps when going into boat wakes
because
> you get the second wave under there quick enough.
>
> The power sharpies are really delightful boats and their
performance is off
> the charts for anything else I've ever been in.
>
> --Fritz
I concur with John Bell on feeling very safe in my power sharpie in boat
wakes. In Sneakeasy I have one delightful clarification to report about
burying the forefoot in green water. Going into a wake, the appropriate
response is "pedal to the metal". No angles - go straight in for the
shortest wave period and punch it. That wave-piercing bow is simply
amazing - there's hardly any sensation. Grandma in her rocking chair would
not be disturbed. I haven't found wakes too big for this approach yet and
we have some mighty big vessels (the big power catamarans are the worst)
up here in Alaska. At some point the wave period might get too long for
this approach (e.g. ship wakes at speed), but punching it is definitely OK
for going into any power boat wake under 100 feet that I have found.
Besides, its loads of fun to unnerve passengers who aren't used to feeling
the power come on as you approach a big boat wake!
John alludes to broaching with a following sea, where its definitely pedal
OFF the metal in Sneakeasy. As long as you go slow enough its OK. Its not
a problem in my book but you learn to be aware of it and just back off the
throttle and it behaves just fine.
Going into or following, its all about getting a second wave under the boat
before the bow drops off. Speed helps when going into boat wakes because
you get the second wave under there quick enough.
The power sharpies are really delightful boats and their performance is off
the charts for anything else I've ever been in.
--Fritz
wakes. In Sneakeasy I have one delightful clarification to report about
burying the forefoot in green water. Going into a wake, the appropriate
response is "pedal to the metal". No angles - go straight in for the
shortest wave period and punch it. That wave-piercing bow is simply
amazing - there's hardly any sensation. Grandma in her rocking chair would
not be disturbed. I haven't found wakes too big for this approach yet and
we have some mighty big vessels (the big power catamarans are the worst)
up here in Alaska. At some point the wave period might get too long for
this approach (e.g. ship wakes at speed), but punching it is definitely OK
for going into any power boat wake under 100 feet that I have found.
Besides, its loads of fun to unnerve passengers who aren't used to feeling
the power come on as you approach a big boat wake!
John alludes to broaching with a following sea, where its definitely pedal
OFF the metal in Sneakeasy. As long as you go slow enough its OK. Its not
a problem in my book but you learn to be aware of it and just back off the
throttle and it behaves just fine.
Going into or following, its all about getting a second wave under the boat
before the bow drops off. Speed helps when going into boat wakes because
you get the second wave under there quick enough.
The power sharpies are really delightful boats and their performance is off
the charts for anything else I've ever been in.
--Fritz
John Bell wrote:
when discussing sharpies. But like you John, they feel that this is a
trait that can be lived with in exchange for the sharpies other fine
qualities. Gerr recommends a large skeg and rudder to limit this
tendancy, but he seems to deal with ocean vessels primarily which may
find themselves in a following sea for long periods. It seems the
Bolgeristas value the shoal draft and less wetted area more than
occassional better handling. My plan, when I eventually get my sharpie
for river cruising, is to look for a barge and learn to handle the
situation sooner instead of later. BTW, I just finished reading the
journal of a 48' trawler, Remedy, that did the Great Loop. The owners
had the same broaching problem when passing barges, and simply had to
learn how to handle her under those condiditions. All designs are made
up of compromises and we have to choose which ones meet our needs/usage
best.
vs. kindly motion. Or stand on the gunwale vs. "don't move around,
you're rocking the boat". I'll take the lively motion caused by high
stability, thank you, but some folks prefer canoes or kayaks. They get
to learn the the Eskimo Roll, I get to spill my iced tea :)
Tom, if it makes you feel any better, Gerr compares the 6/1 L/B ratio to
the typical 3/1 ratio thus: by doubling the length we have
(approximately) doubled the displacement, the wetted surface and the
stability (weee). Let's not compare it to a boat with double the
length, beam and height, and we'll both feel fine (okay, 16 times the
stablity).
Stew
all theory, no experience with these size boats.
> If you ever get the fore foot in green water, my boat root around andThis tendancy to broach is always the problem that designers mention
> try to broach. The key is to get out of the gas quickly before anything bad
> can happen. The key to preventing this behavior is knowledge. Slow down in
> rough water and keep the boat trimmed so the bow is well clear of any waves.
> Where I find I'm particularly cautious is when crossing large wakes going in
> my direction of travel.
when discussing sharpies. But like you John, they feel that this is a
trait that can be lived with in exchange for the sharpies other fine
qualities. Gerr recommends a large skeg and rudder to limit this
tendancy, but he seems to deal with ocean vessels primarily which may
find themselves in a following sea for long periods. It seems the
Bolgeristas value the shoal draft and less wetted area more than
occassional better handling. My plan, when I eventually get my sharpie
for river cruising, is to look for a barge and learn to handle the
situation sooner instead of later. BTW, I just finished reading the
journal of a 48' trawler, Remedy, that did the Great Loop. The owners
had the same broaching problem when passing barges, and simply had to
learn how to handle her under those condiditions. All designs are made
up of compromises and we have to choose which ones meet our needs/usage
best.
> The boat will rock like all gitout when taking these wakes onA good example of another design compromise. Greater initial stability
> the beam, but I've never felt like we were in danger of capsizing. The
> motion is more lively than you might experience on a deep vee or a round
> bottomed boat.
vs. kindly motion. Or stand on the gunwale vs. "don't move around,
you're rocking the boat". I'll take the lively motion caused by high
stability, thank you, but some folks prefer canoes or kayaks. They get
to learn the the Eskimo Roll, I get to spill my iced tea :)
Tom, if it makes you feel any better, Gerr compares the 6/1 L/B ratio to
the typical 3/1 ratio thus: by doubling the length we have
(approximately) doubled the displacement, the wetted surface and the
stability (weee). Let's not compare it to a boat with double the
length, beam and height, and we'll both feel fine (okay, 16 times the
stablity).
Stew
all theory, no experience with these size boats.
In a message dated 6/24/02 1:57:19 PM Central Daylight Time,
trund1024@...writes:
final analysis, this will depend on CG height and righting moments, which are
not independent of L/B ratio, but not directly determined by it either.
If memory serves, somewhere in L.F.H.'s corpus of work is an illustrated
argument of why a narrower-beamed boat will be less effected by beam waves
(or swells?) than a broader-beamed one. I can't recall the site, and it
doesn't appear to have been "Sensible Cruising Designs" or his biography of
Captain Nat, which are the only two of his books I have at hand. Still, it
must have been a pretty highly qualified argument, as even I could easily
design a narrow-beamed boat with a CG such that it would be more stable
upside down than otherwise.
Ciao for Niao,
Bill in MN
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trund1024@...writes:
> With a length to beam ratio of 6 to 1, is a Bolger sharpie stableI don't think this question can be reduced to a simple L/B ratio. In the
> when 'beam to' in waves over 2 feet?
final analysis, this will depend on CG height and righting moments, which are
not independent of L/B ratio, but not directly determined by it either.
If memory serves, somewhere in L.F.H.'s corpus of work is an illustrated
argument of why a narrower-beamed boat will be less effected by beam waves
(or swells?) than a broader-beamed one. I can't recall the site, and it
doesn't appear to have been "Sensible Cruising Designs" or his biography of
Captain Nat, which are the only two of his books I have at hand. Still, it
must have been a pretty highly qualified argument, as even I could easily
design a narrow-beamed boat with a CG such that it would be more stable
upside down than otherwise.
Ciao for Niao,
Bill in MN
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
While my boat (18') is not a six beam sharpie, it is a sharpie.It's got a
flat bottom, hard chines and a pointy bow. And as boats go, it's also
comparatively narrow. It's my opinion that you can't make a very good six
beam boat for anything less than 24', anyway.
My home lake also can really get stirred up by a some very large 35-40'
power boats. The boat will rock like all gitout when taking these wakes on
the beam, but I've never felt like we were in danger of capsizing. The
motion is more lively than you might experience on a deep vee or a round
bottomed boat.
What you've got to watch out for is running the boat at speed through those
wakes. If you ever get the fore foot in green water, my boat root around and
try to broach. The key is to get out of the gas quickly before anything bad
can happen. The key to preventing this behavior is knowledge. Slow down in
rough water and keep the boat trimmed so the bow is well clear of any waves.
Where I find I'm particularly cautious is when crossing large wakes going in
my direction of travel.
As to whether my boat could be rolled when rooting in the back of a wave,
it's plausible. But I don't let it worry me much, either. As long as you
realize the limitations of a particular hull shape, it's not hard to be
safe. As a boating culture, we've been spoiled by a generation of
essentially idiot proof runabouts. They are very good at going fast in rough
water, but in general they are also heavy, expensive for their capabilities,
and require too much fuel-thirsty power to achieve their level of
performance.
flat bottom, hard chines and a pointy bow. And as boats go, it's also
comparatively narrow. It's my opinion that you can't make a very good six
beam boat for anything less than 24', anyway.
My home lake also can really get stirred up by a some very large 35-40'
power boats. The boat will rock like all gitout when taking these wakes on
the beam, but I've never felt like we were in danger of capsizing. The
motion is more lively than you might experience on a deep vee or a round
bottomed boat.
What you've got to watch out for is running the boat at speed through those
wakes. If you ever get the fore foot in green water, my boat root around and
try to broach. The key is to get out of the gas quickly before anything bad
can happen. The key to preventing this behavior is knowledge. Slow down in
rough water and keep the boat trimmed so the bow is well clear of any waves.
Where I find I'm particularly cautious is when crossing large wakes going in
my direction of travel.
As to whether my boat could be rolled when rooting in the back of a wave,
it's plausible. But I don't let it worry me much, either. As long as you
realize the limitations of a particular hull shape, it's not hard to be
safe. As a boating culture, we've been spoiled by a generation of
essentially idiot proof runabouts. They are very good at going fast in rough
water, but in general they are also heavy, expensive for their capabilities,
and require too much fuel-thirsty power to achieve their level of
performance.
----- Original Message -----
From: "trund1024" <trund1024@...>
To: <bolger@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, June 24, 2002 2:55 PM
Subject: [bolger] The Sharpie Design
| With a length to beam ratio of 6 to 1, is a Bolger sharpie stable
| when 'beam to' in waves over 2 feet? The Sneakeasy has a beam of just
| over 4' and has a completely flat run aft. While cruising in the
| local waters in my area, I am frequently met with tremendous boat
| wakes from Egg Harbors, Vikings, etc. and local party boats. Is it
| conceivable that a sharpie such as the sneakeasy could roll over?
|
| Tom
|
|
|
| Bolger rules!!!
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I would suppose that since Bolger warns that these boats can trip
themselves in a fast tight turn, that a knockdown due to beam waves
is possible. Always try to take them on an angle, keep your weight
low and centred if you can't avoid them.
All the cabin power sharpies have centreline doors and could recover
from a knockdown. The Sneakeasy however, is another story. It's just
a big, shallow draft open boat. If I ever get around to building the
one my sister wants (I've already got the plans) I'll be installing
some significant floatation.
themselves in a fast tight turn, that a knockdown due to beam waves
is possible. Always try to take them on an angle, keep your weight
low and centred if you can't avoid them.
All the cabin power sharpies have centreline doors and could recover
from a knockdown. The Sneakeasy however, is another story. It's just
a big, shallow draft open boat. If I ever get around to building the
one my sister wants (I've already got the plans) I'll be installing
some significant floatation.
Oh. :)
Just send them a fax. Their fax number is in the database section of
this group. But, I will repost it here:
Phil Bolger, fax (978) 282-1349, P.O. Box 1209, 66 Atlantic Street,
Gloucester, MA 01930
You can also send them a postal mail. They are very good about answering.
Just send them a fax. Their fax number is in the database section of
this group. But, I will repost it here:
Phil Bolger, fax (978) 282-1349, P.O. Box 1209, 66 Atlantic Street,
Gloucester, MA 01930
You can also send them a postal mail. They are very good about answering.
--- In bolger@y..., "lulalake_1999" <lulalake_1999@y...> wrote:
> Any hints on where we can get the video?
>
> Thanks
>
> Jules
--T
Any hints on where we can get the video?
Thanks
Jules
Thanks
Jules
--- In bolger@y..., "timothyennuinet" <timothy@e...> wrote:
> That doesn't apply in a sharpie, at least not like the AS19-39
types,
> and derivatives.
>
> 1) Kayaks dont have ballast. These sharpies have plenty.
> 2) Kayaks are almost flush with the water. These sharpies are not.
> They have tremendous reserve buoyancy.
>
> In really simple terms, take a wooden box that has a 6/1/1 ratios of
> length/width/breadth. Now put enough lead in the bottom such that
> around 2/3 of the total weight is below the waterline. Spread it
> around either evenly, or in two 'log' like sections, one on either
> side of the box.
>
> Now try to knock it over. =) It is a neat project to try as a test.
> make one 6ft/1ft/1ft and see how she performs in a pool. knock her
> around and see what happens. If you want to really make it an
> authentic test, approximate a PB sharpie hull shape when you glue it
> up. But, the raw rectangle will give you the idea.
>
> These 2 factors act like a push/pull effect. When the joachem
schooner
> was knocked down flat, the owner reported she came back up
> immediately. And that design is not as conservative as some of the
> other sharpie designs. Other sharpie designs by Phil have weathered
> heavy seas admirably, although I do not have specific testimonials.
>
> You folks should get his video.. Man and boat, the joachem
schooner. I
> forget how much it costs. In it, you see pics of the basic sharpie
> hull in sailing trim.. admittedly in protected waters. But you do
see
> it work.
>
> --- In bolger@y..., "David Romasco" <dromasco@g...> wrote:
> > Perhaps we should review the Eskimo roll?
> <sniP
> > With a length to beam ratio of 6 to 1, is a Bolger sharpie stable
> > when 'beam to' in waves over 2 feet? The Sneakeasy has a beam of
> just
> > over 4' and has a completely flat run aft. While cruising in the
> > local waters in my area, I am frequently met with tremendous boat
> > wakes from Egg Harbors, Vikings, etc. and local party boats. Is
it
> > conceivable that a sharpie such as the sneakeasy could roll over?
> >
> > Tom
> >
> >
> > Bolger rules!!!
> > - no cursing, flaming, trolling, spamming, or flogging dead horses
> > - stay on topic, stay on thread, punctuate, no 'Ed, thanks, Fred'
> posts
> > - add your comments at the TOP and SIGN your posts and
<snip>
> away
> > - To order plans: Mr. Philip C. Bolger, P.O. Box 1209, Gloucester,
> MA,
> > 01930, Fax: (978) 282-1349
> > - Unsubscribe: bolger-unsubscribe@y...
> > - Open discussion: bolger_coffee_lounge-subscribe@y...
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> >
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
--- In bolger@y..., "timothyennuinet" <timothy@e...> wrote:
Well.. hopefully this bit will add something to the conversation
anyway. :) </EDIT>
> That doesn't apply in a sharpie, at least not like the AS19-39 types,<EDIT> I just realized, you folks were talking about POWER sharpies.
> and derivatives.
Well.. hopefully this bit will add something to the conversation
anyway. :) </EDIT>
>
> 1) Kayaks dont have ballast. These sharpies have plenty.
> 2) Kayaks are almost flush with the water. These sharpies are not.
> They have tremendous reserve buoyancy.
>
> In really simple terms, take a wooden box that has a 6/1/1 ratios of
> length/width/breadth. Now put enough lead in the bottom such that
> around 2/3 of the total weight is below the waterline. Spread it
> around either evenly, or in two 'log' like sections, one on either
> side of the box.
>
> Now try to knock it over. =) It is a neat project to try as a test.
> make one 6ft/1ft/1ft and see how she performs in a pool. knock her
> around and see what happens. If you want to really make it an
> authentic test, approximate a PB sharpie hull shape when you glue it
> up. But, the raw rectangle will give you the idea.
>
> These 2 factors act like a push/pull effect. When the joachem schooner
> was knocked down flat, the owner reported she came back up
> immediately. And that design is not as conservative as some of the
> other sharpie designs. Other sharpie designs by Phil have weathered
> heavy seas admirably, although I do not have specific testimonials.
>
> You folks should get his video.. Man and boat, the joachem schooner. I
> forget how much it costs. In it, you see pics of the basic sharpie
> hull in sailing trim.. admittedly in protected waters. But you do see
> it work.
That doesn't apply in a sharpie, at least not like the AS19-39 types,
and derivatives.
1) Kayaks dont have ballast. These sharpies have plenty.
2) Kayaks are almost flush with the water. These sharpies are not.
They have tremendous reserve buoyancy.
In really simple terms, take a wooden box that has a 6/1/1 ratios of
length/width/breadth. Now put enough lead in the bottom such that
around 2/3 of the total weight is below the waterline. Spread it
around either evenly, or in two 'log' like sections, one on either
side of the box.
Now try to knock it over. =) It is a neat project to try as a test.
make one 6ft/1ft/1ft and see how she performs in a pool. knock her
around and see what happens. If you want to really make it an
authentic test, approximate a PB sharpie hull shape when you glue it
up. But, the raw rectangle will give you the idea.
These 2 factors act like a push/pull effect. When the joachem schooner
was knocked down flat, the owner reported she came back up
immediately. And that design is not as conservative as some of the
other sharpie designs. Other sharpie designs by Phil have weathered
heavy seas admirably, although I do not have specific testimonials.
You folks should get his video.. Man and boat, the joachem schooner. I
forget how much it costs. In it, you see pics of the basic sharpie
hull in sailing trim.. admittedly in protected waters. But you do see
it work.
and derivatives.
1) Kayaks dont have ballast. These sharpies have plenty.
2) Kayaks are almost flush with the water. These sharpies are not.
They have tremendous reserve buoyancy.
In really simple terms, take a wooden box that has a 6/1/1 ratios of
length/width/breadth. Now put enough lead in the bottom such that
around 2/3 of the total weight is below the waterline. Spread it
around either evenly, or in two 'log' like sections, one on either
side of the box.
Now try to knock it over. =) It is a neat project to try as a test.
make one 6ft/1ft/1ft and see how she performs in a pool. knock her
around and see what happens. If you want to really make it an
authentic test, approximate a PB sharpie hull shape when you glue it
up. But, the raw rectangle will give you the idea.
These 2 factors act like a push/pull effect. When the joachem schooner
was knocked down flat, the owner reported she came back up
immediately. And that design is not as conservative as some of the
other sharpie designs. Other sharpie designs by Phil have weathered
heavy seas admirably, although I do not have specific testimonials.
You folks should get his video.. Man and boat, the joachem schooner. I
forget how much it costs. In it, you see pics of the basic sharpie
hull in sailing trim.. admittedly in protected waters. But you do see
it work.
--- In bolger@y..., "David Romasco" <dromasco@g...> wrote:
> Perhaps we should review the Eskimo roll?
<sniP
> With a length to beam ratio of 6 to 1, is a Bolger sharpie stable
> when 'beam to' in waves over 2 feet? The Sneakeasy has a beam of
just
> over 4' and has a completely flat run aft. While cruising in the
> local waters in my area, I am frequently met with tremendous boat
> wakes from Egg Harbors, Vikings, etc. and local party boats. Is it
> conceivable that a sharpie such as the sneakeasy could roll over?
>
> Tom
>
>
> Bolger rules!!!
> - no cursing, flaming, trolling, spamming, or flogging dead horses
> - stay on topic, stay on thread, punctuate, no 'Ed, thanks, Fred'
posts
> - add your comments at the TOP and SIGN your posts and <snip>
away
> - To order plans: Mr. Philip C. Bolger, P.O. Box 1209, Gloucester,
MA,
> 01930, Fax: (978) 282-1349
> - Unsubscribe: bolger-unsubscribe@y...
> - Open discussion: bolger_coffee_lounge-subscribe@y...
>
> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service
> <http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/> .
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Perhaps we should review the Eskimo roll?
-----Original Message-----
From: trund1024 [mailto:trund1024@...]
Sent: Monday, June 24, 2002 2:56 PM
To:bolger@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [bolger] The Sharpie Design
With a length to beam ratio of 6 to 1, is a Bolger sharpie stable
when 'beam to' in waves over 2 feet? The Sneakeasy has a beam of just
over 4' and has a completely flat run aft. While cruising in the
local waters in my area, I am frequently met with tremendous boat
wakes from Egg Harbors, Vikings, etc. and local party boats. Is it
conceivable that a sharpie such as the sneakeasy could roll over?
Tom
Bolger rules!!!
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- stay on topic, stay on thread, punctuate, no 'Ed, thanks, Fred' posts
- add your comments at the TOP and SIGN your posts and <snip> away
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-----Original Message-----
From: trund1024 [mailto:trund1024@...]
Sent: Monday, June 24, 2002 2:56 PM
To:bolger@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [bolger] The Sharpie Design
With a length to beam ratio of 6 to 1, is a Bolger sharpie stable
when 'beam to' in waves over 2 feet? The Sneakeasy has a beam of just
over 4' and has a completely flat run aft. While cruising in the
local waters in my area, I am frequently met with tremendous boat
wakes from Egg Harbors, Vikings, etc. and local party boats. Is it
conceivable that a sharpie such as the sneakeasy could roll over?
Tom
Bolger rules!!!
- no cursing, flaming, trolling, spamming, or flogging dead horses
- stay on topic, stay on thread, punctuate, no 'Ed, thanks, Fred' posts
- add your comments at the TOP and SIGN your posts and <snip> away
- To order plans: Mr. Philip C. Bolger, P.O. Box 1209, Gloucester, MA,
01930, Fax: (978) 282-1349
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[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
With a length to beam ratio of 6 to 1, is a Bolger sharpie stable
when 'beam to' in waves over 2 feet? The Sneakeasy has a beam of just
over 4' and has a completely flat run aft. While cruising in the
local waters in my area, I am frequently met with tremendous boat
wakes from Egg Harbors, Vikings, etc. and local party boats. Is it
conceivable that a sharpie such as the sneakeasy could roll over?
Tom
when 'beam to' in waves over 2 feet? The Sneakeasy has a beam of just
over 4' and has a completely flat run aft. While cruising in the
local waters in my area, I am frequently met with tremendous boat
wakes from Egg Harbors, Vikings, etc. and local party boats. Is it
conceivable that a sharpie such as the sneakeasy could roll over?
Tom