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[Re: Wouter]
#64652 01/24/06 11:56 AM 01/24/06 11:56 AM |
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,121 Eastern NC, USA tshan
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Posts: 1,121 Eastern NC, USA | Some basic calculations regarding the Blade vs my old boat (N5.5 SL). While not a completely accurate comparison (2-up vs 1-up; but I'll be sailing 1-up a lot), it is somewhat astonishing... N5.5SL + min crew weight = 400 lbs + 280 lbs = 680 lbs Blade + 1-up = 240 lbs + 155 lbs = 395 lbs Difference in total weight = 285 lbs Gotta make a BIG difference in responsiveness and a bigger emphasis on boat handling skills. Not a knock on the N5.5, I had a lot of good times on it - but a tribute to the Blade. 39 days to delivery.
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[Re: sjon]
#64654 01/24/06 05:47 PM 01/24/06 05:47 PM |
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,121 Eastern NC, USA tshan
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Posts: 1,121 Eastern NC, USA | At this point, I am opting for the excitement of the spi/occasional double handing over the weight savings.
A-cats are wonderful boats, don't take me wrong. I am opting for versatility, always a decision that can be second guessed (but not any time soon).
Still 39 days to delivery.
Tom | | | Re: Blade
[Re: auro]
#64660 01/27/06 07:07 PM 01/27/06 07:07 PM |
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,718 St Petersburg FL Robi
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Posts: 2,718 St Petersburg FL | Robi if I understood correctly: you got the plan and made by yourself. Can I ask you how much did you spend in total ? I have gooood hands, no more wife (divorced), and I cannot work in my office 24 hours, so I`ve some free evening time. thanks SC You are confusing me with another South FL sailor. No I did not get the plans and NO I did not build the boat. Although I am considering building myself one some day. Just not sure which boat to construct. I doubt I will make spring Fever. | | | Re: Blade
[Re: auro]
#64662 01/29/06 01:53 PM 01/29/06 01:53 PM |
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,121 Eastern NC, USA tshan
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Posts: 1,121 Eastern NC, USA | Contact Matt McDonald at Vectorworks Marine for the latest pricing. I'll PM his email address to you via this forum. You'll find Matt very knowledgable and willing to discuss the many options you have.
I hope to pick my boat up in late Feb/early March. I have some conflicts to resolve, but am tentatively planning on going to Spring Fever in April. It should not be a bad drive from Raleigh.
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