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    Posted: 19 Mar 12 at 8:02am
Lots of whys here? Why have the rig so far forward? Why have the jib off a pole? Why not just build it longer?
 
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Why build it at all as it is so ugly?
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Originally posted by themeaningoflife

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dtx8PZxEHpc&feature=related

I can't help thinking this is extremely similar to the V-twin? Correct me if I'm wrong but most of the design ideas are incorporated I believe.

A lot of similarities with a bit more professionalism on the part of their builder, I quite like it.

I definitely want a jib like that.


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What were they thinking of?!:

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Holly crap that is one ugly boat!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dtx8PZxEHpc&feature=related

I can't help thinking this is extremely similar to the V-twin? Correct me if I'm wrong but most of the design ideas are incorporated I believe.
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The wider it is just means the longer it can be to gain valuable waterline length! This ship is definitely missing a few meters!
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Cool, wide is definitely the future, they just need a bit of a tunnel to reduce the wetted area, and I'll have been proved right all along..
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Post Options Post Options   Quote fab100 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 15 Mar 12 at 5:26pm
Now that is the solution to GRFs aversion to hiking properly - guard-rails and facing outwards. 

I am sure you could steer and manage the sheets behind your back Graeme!
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Looks like R/P like GRFs bow and pole idea for a new yacht.....
Needs to sail more...
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Next Ruscoe will be buying your V Twin cos he loves it so much Wink

I dont think so, its like buying Armbands when you can swim or a Wheel chair when you can walk.

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