Curmudgeon at Large- and rhinestone in the rough, sailing my Farr 11.6 on the Chesapeake Bay. problems proved unsuitable for building production-line Ocean Yacht - YachtForums: We Know Big Boats! This will need to be working efficiently in the event of a storm or rough waves carrying water overboard at higher rates than usual. I out-produced the bigger markets in Florida and Seattle every year. Elliptical transoms had little or no impact on the hydrodynamocs of the boat, but they surely look beautiful to the eye. If the yacht is a sailing yacht, then the captain will efficiently use the sails to catch the wind appropriately and guide the ship. The problems we had were weight issues, and shortcuts they took (during design and construction)., Farley said the manufacturers advertising theme emphasized how light their boats are, and fuel efficient, and all that. When Ebbtide builds its Z-Trak hull with unique double-vented chines that send air under the running surface, reducing speed-robbing drag at two points (and producing the distinctive Z-shape seen from the side as the boat whizzes past.). With a bit of salt in it, the pawls seize up, and it ends up with your winch being able to backspin. Speed is lost. That curvature made the hull stronger than what a slab side would. Daves problems cropped up after that cancellation. (I am looking for a convertible model). Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. This feature purportedly prevents the vents from clogging up and allows the more air to be fed to the hull, alleviating the hitch or hesitation its an instantaneous loss of speed, reallythat many stepped hulls exhibit due to clogged vents. a response from Sea Ray to a PBR inquiry for Sea Our design team continues to be in the factory. Finally, the Z series hulls feature a flat keel for most of the length of the underbody. Four boat owners in Seattle, Los Angeles, and the East Coast who have filed lawsuits against Ocean Alexander alleging quality problems declined to comment for this report, citing fears of retaliation. Surveying" category, The Pros and Cons of Space Age Materials in Boat Building. My sailing has mostly been on the sort of yachts that were built in the late 70s and early 80s when GRP lay-up was on the heavy side compared to todays standards. Weve stood by that for almost 40 years now. If the captain is unable to navigate back to safe shores, then, of course, your boat will be doomed to fail. bottoms, pointing out the potential for some very How to deal with problems at sea - Yachting World This contributing factor will aid your yacht to survive rough seas.
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