Hi Bob, That vessel you mentioned brought to mind Chuck Paines SteadySailer <http://www.chuckpaine.com/zsteadysailer.html> > There is a hull design which has not really been exploited too its fullest: > > http://www.worldcruisingyacht.com/ Brian Eiland beiland@usa.net www.RunningTideYachts.com distinctive expedition yachts