Re: [bolger] PB's BWAOM comments on sailing the instant sharpies
If you like Windsprint, then you should build one. They are really pretty
good sailers. Mine wouldn't keep up with the local Thistle fleet, but it did
just fine otherwise.
good sailers. Mine wouldn't keep up with the local Thistle fleet, but it did
just fine otherwise.
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From: "Rob Mouradian" <r_mouradian@...>
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Subject: [bolger] PB's BWAOM comments on sailing the instant sharpies
| I have been planning to start work on a Windsprint as soon as the New
| England weather improves. Meanwhile I have been looking at other
| similar designs.
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| I was recently reading PB's write-up of Canard in BWAOM and the
| comments on sailing the "instant" sharpies, such as Teal, have me
| wondering. As I understnd it, Bolger is stating that double-enders
| cannot carry as much sail as boats of similar length that have a
| transom. That makes sense to me and is not a problem. But, Bolger
| then goes on to question some of the other qualities of that hull
| type, at least for sailing.
|
| I plan to use this boat primarily for sailing on small to medium size
| lakes, so I am now wondering if Windsprint is a mistake. Might I do
| better with Featherwind or one of the Michilak skiffs?
|
| Any thoughts from those with more experience?
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> I am now wondering if Windsprint is a mistake.I don't have the experience, buy I have opinions anyway.
> Any thoughts from those with more experience?
1) Several Windsprint builders have posted on the web that they like
their boats.
2) Comparisions are always tricky. In general, a double-ender should
be compared to a somewhat shorter square-tail boat with regards to
capacity and sail-carrying power.
3) Read the write-up on the Pirate Racer for some pro-narrow-stern
comments. In particular, they retain their composure at higher angles
of heel and should be somewhat more docile all around.
4) Build the boat you want.
Peter
I have been planning to start work on a Windsprint as soon as the New
England weather improves. Meanwhile I have been looking at other
similar designs.
I was recently reading PB's write-up of Canard in BWAOM and the
comments on sailing the "instant" sharpies, such as Teal, have me
wondering. As I understnd it, Bolger is stating that double-enders
cannot carry as much sail as boats of similar length that have a
transom. That makes sense to me and is not a problem. But, Bolger
then goes on to question some of the other qualities of that hull
type, at least for sailing.
I plan to use this boat primarily for sailing on small to medium size
lakes, so I am now wondering if Windsprint is a mistake. Might I do
better with Featherwind or one of the Michilak skiffs?
Any thoughts from those with more experience?
England weather improves. Meanwhile I have been looking at other
similar designs.
I was recently reading PB's write-up of Canard in BWAOM and the
comments on sailing the "instant" sharpies, such as Teal, have me
wondering. As I understnd it, Bolger is stating that double-enders
cannot carry as much sail as boats of similar length that have a
transom. That makes sense to me and is not a problem. But, Bolger
then goes on to question some of the other qualities of that hull
type, at least for sailing.
I plan to use this boat primarily for sailing on small to medium size
lakes, so I am now wondering if Windsprint is a mistake. Might I do
better with Featherwind or one of the Michilak skiffs?
Any thoughts from those with more experience?