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Replying to myself, I actually just found a page I had been looking
for, in its new location. Lots of other sites linked to this guy's
Apache 37 site, but with an old address that no longer worked. Now
that I've found it at its new address, I have much more information on
this boat from someone who is restoring one:
http://www.djerickson.com/apache/
On Fri, 13 Aug 2004 18:16:39 -0700, Mike Batchelor <> wrote:
> 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:
> >
> > Mike Batchelor wrote:
> >
> > > 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?
> >
> > 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
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
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