[PUP] Ok, this list has been too quiet.

[bill]

Well, I'll respond to #3...

"3) Are any of you doing a major boat project, building a boat, planning a big
trip?"

I'm still building mine; this thing's been kicking my butt for several years
now.  She's a 19m Malcolm Tennant catamaran (I know there are some cat fans
here :~) ), powered by a pair of Cummins QSB5.9 engines and will have a range
of almost 5,000nm @ 10knts, a top speed of about 24 and a fast cruise speed of
20knts at a cost of 20 gallons per hour.

One of the many advantages of a cruising cat is stability at anchor both by
resisting rolling motion with their broad beam and also permitting use of
widely spaced anchor bridle which prevents sailing around on the rode.  No
flopper stoppers needed at anchor or underway, nor is active stabilization
needed underway.

I'm hoping for a launch after the first of the year; it's starting to like
like I may be able to afford some diesel fuel!


regards,
Bill

.