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From: Mike Batchelor (no email)
Date: Fri Aug 13 2004 - 21:16:39 EDT
I guess that's a "no" answer.... ?
You guys like your sea stories, don't you? :)
On Fri, 13 Aug 2004 19:55:04 -0400, Bryan Genez <> wrote:
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> Mike Batchelor wrote:
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> > The hull numbers crunch out
> > favorably compared to other offshore boats like the Westsails.
> > Capsize ratio, for instance, is 1.68. Do you know much about these
> > boats?
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> I'm reminded of an incident that occurred several years ago. A friend of
> mine, in the market for his "perfect" boat, discovered a design that I'd
> never heard of, but which looked ideal. The designer was well-known, Ted
> Brewer.
>
> My friend called Mr Brewer to find out what he could about this boat. Mr
> Brewer told him that about six were built, and they didn't sail worth a
> darn. He said they were an absolute failure, and if my friend should ever
> see one, he should steer clear of it.
>
> I don't remember the boat, but the lesson is one that shouldn't be
> forgotten. "Good numbers" do not make for a good boat.
>
> That the Apache wasn't built in many numbers may not indicate that there's
> something wrong with it, but it certainly doesn't speak in its favor.
>
> --
> Best,
>
> Bryan Genez (KB3HMZ)
> "Capella" Valiant 40 #158
> Annapolis, MD
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