Brian Eiland wrote: >I would really >like to invite you to place that same observation on this new subject thread >at BoatDesign.net and see what responces you get How about we keep the discussion going right here? How about inviting the guys at boatdesign.net who are interested in passagemaking under power to join the discussion here? --Georgs -- Georgs Kolesnikovs Your host at Trawlers & Trawlering, formerly Trawler World, since 1997