[PUP] Let's design the perfect passagemaker - Lets start ....

[hannu venermo]

I4m in.

For a start,I will suggest something along the lines of Dashews FPB, but 
much, much cheaper.

2/3 of the cost is unnecessary - because he builds crafts to that 
top-end market, where he is, which he enjoys, and which makes sense to him.
Kudos to Steve Dashew - and his business sense is absolutely correct.

OTOH-
The same/similar passagemaker can be done for 500k (maybe 750$, 
depending on how much gold-plateing you want done).

For my money, the best solution is similar to the FPD- but with some 
small differences;

- steel hull
- more workmanlike, less "yachty" systems
- very well noise isolated
- heavy (on purpose)
- smaller engines

Steve boats use a lot of "mercedes benz" type technology that is 
unnecessary and vastly increases cost.
-exotic materials in props, shafts and propellers etc.
-custom cooling and heating
That are only needed for his market/lifestyle - not at all needed for a 
passagemaker.

All discussion on this will be greatly received.

Please note- all stuff of substance re: design issues require in-depth 
comments. Snappy one-liners are not going to advance the talks. Of 
necessity, many posts will be long/involved. Suggestions are gratefully 
received.