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Re: average cruising speed on all points of sail. x and m

Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 11:03 am
by robbarnes1965
I actually clicked on the link and had to look several times to see if the kid in the middle had snapped his wrist :) Didn't look so happy.

Re: average cruising speed on all points of sail. x and m

Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 11:11 am
by dlandersson
Pain builds character. :wink:
robbarnes1965 wrote:I actually clicked on the link and had to look several times to see if the kid in the middle had snapped his wrist :) Didn't look so happy.

Re: average cruising speed on all points of sail. x and m

Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 11:25 am
by bscott
Obelix wrote:Well put, prishi :) :)

Obelix
X2--Sailing to an up wind destination at 4-5 knts, completing perfect tacks, will probably average less than 2 knts compared to motoring in a straight line. Single handing with a non-sailing wife will not be fun for anyone :cry: .

1) I suggest both of you enroll in a sailing class and decide if sailing is going to work.
2) If you decide to buy a sailing yacht, go for one with the biggest outboard--90+ to get 25 knts wfo. You can motor up wind at 25 and sail down wind at 5-6.

When my wife lost interest in yacht racing, I sold my Capri 25 and bought a used X. When she is on the boat and gets tired of working the lines, I drop the main, motor up wind with my Etec-60 and cruise back down on a deep reach=best of both worlds 8)

Good luck,

Bob

Re: average cruising speed on all points of sail. x and m

Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 12:47 pm
by prishi
bscott wrote:
Obelix wrote:Well put, prishi :) :)

Obelix
X2--Sailing to an up wind destination at 4-5 knts, completing perfect tacks, will probably average less than 2 knts compared to motoring in a straight line. Single handing with a non-sailing wife will not be fun for anyone :cry: .

1) I suggest both of you enroll in a sailing class and decide if sailing is going to work.


Bob
Are you selling Sailing Classes or Trignometry Classes? Could I suggest "Reading between-the-line Classes? :wink:

Peace!

Re: average cruising speed on all points of sail. x and m

Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 3:02 am
by Catigale
see if the kid in the middle had snapped his wrist Didn't look so happy.
The winch that stole Christmas ? :D

Re: average cruising speed on all points of sail. x and m

Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 7:42 am
by robbarnes1965
Catigale wrote:
see if the kid in the middle had snapped his wrist Didn't look so happy.
The winch that stole Christmas ? :D
LOL