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Robert Gainer wrote:
> Bryan and Len,
> What a sad commentary it is if you have to be qualified in ballistics to
> design the next generation of cruising boats. Well I guess that you have to
> keep up with the times. I think that when I renew “Professional Boatbuilder”
> I will add a subscription to “Modern Armament”
Robert, I'm no ballistics expert. I was simply supporting the statements of
a person I know and trust against an unprovoked attack.
> Both the Van de Stadt 47 and the Reinke 15m are new to me. I had to check
> them out on the web to get some idea of what they are like.
>
> I was surprised to see that the Van de Stadt is such a modern boat. You can
> certainly get some where in a hurry with her. Does the 7/8 rig bother you in
> terms of running backstays? I cannot tell from the information on the web
> site but it looks like she has no running backstays and no upper
> intermediate shrouds. I would think that’s a concern when you set a trysail
> and storm jib. What are you planning for self-steering, the backstay is at
> the base of the transom and looks like it might interfere with mounting a
> servo pendulum type of gear. Would you use an electronic autopilot? The
> interior is one of the nicest I have seen for living aboard, but the double
> bunks and nav center seem to be awkward in any kind of heavy weather. Nice
> touch about the computer though. What sort of conditions are you
> contemplating that you will sail in? Of course this is not the kind of under
> body that I prefer, I am more of a traditionalist. Bryan, your current boat
> is very unlike this, way are you thinking in this direction?
The van de Stadt 47 is a design I've admired for years. The design is quite
flexible; I suspect I would not select a fractional rig for the exact
reasons you specify, and I would design an interior to suit my needs. This
model was chosen by Beth Leonard and Evans Starzinger as their ideal
cruising boat, after circumnavigating on a Shannon 38. If you do a web
search on Beth, you may find details of their selection, construction, and
outfitting of "Hawk". Very impressive boat.
I'm not looking to change. My boat is paid for; there are no funds for
another. If and when I sell Capella, it will be because my cruising days
are over, and I'll buy a smaller boat for casual sailing.
--
Best,
Bryan Genez (KB3HMZ)
"Capella" Valiant 40 #158
Annapolis, MD
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