Q. Did you opt for the fly-bridge model?
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Q. Did you opt for the fly-bridge model?
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Yes I did and it
is the first flybridge version built. The boat is particularly nice at the
flybridge since the power train is smooth with minimal vibration. (It has the
evolution shaft system which in simplistic terms is just like the rear axle of
a rear wheel drive vehicle with no stuffing box or dripless version thereof.)
On the flybridge most of the exhaust sound also disappears and it seems to
move effortlessly. The bimini makes the most noise flapping in the wind at
high speeds. Not sure I will keep the bimini on. It is great for slow speed
motoring but a bit of a nuisance at high speed and the short summer on Lake
Superior doesn't cause a large sun and heat problem. Flybridge adds about 5%
to the price depending upon what you do for instrumentation and about 1500 LBS
or 1" of draft.
Boat did well in 10 swell plus confused waves between Buzzard
Bay and Newport.
Gary Hagstrom
Iron River, Wisconsin
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715-372-5256
Mobile 925-212-0296
ghagstrom@yahoo.com
Gary:
The figures you included with the fly-bridge are extremely helpful to
understand the added weight and consequences. The tunnel looks adequate for a
the additional 1" drop, although I haven't seen an actual measurement. Any
sign of slamming? I'm sure opinions vary, but the FB adds to a design flow
and balance I find missing on the sedan. Additionally, it's Down East
heritage lends a touch of elegance that has escaped the spectrum of power-cat
products ranging from pure practicality to the ivory soap sculptures of many
modern designs. The loaded weight is impressively light, coming in about the
same as a 44 Endeavour, for example. Your report about sound and vibration is
also notable. I hope to get a better look at drives, engine position and cell
area in the future. Thanks for the great info.
--- On Fri, 6/4/10, Gary Hagstrom ghagstrom@yahoo.com wrote:
From: Gary Hagstrom ghagstrom@yahoo.com
Subject: [PCW] Q. Did you opt for the fly-bridge model?
To: power-catamaran@lists.samurai.com
Date: Friday, June 4, 2010, 12:34 PM
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Q. Did you opt for the fly-bridge model?
COMMENT
Yes I did and it
is the first flybridge version built. The boat is particularly nice at the
flybridge since the power train is smooth with minimal vibration. (It has
the
evolution shaft system which in simplistic terms is just like the rear axle
of
a rear wheel drive vehicle with no stuffing box or dripless version thereof.)
On the flybridge most of the exhaust sound also disappears and it seems to
move effortlessly. The bimini makes the most noise flapping in the wind at
high speeds. Not sure I will keep the bimini on. It is great for slow speed
motoring but a bit of a nuisance at high speed and the short summer on Lake
Superior doesn't cause a large sun and heat problem. Flybridge adds about 5%
to the price depending upon what you do for instrumentation and about 1500
LBS
or 1" of draft.
Boat did well in 10 swell plus confused waves between Buzzard
Bay and Newport.
Gary Hagstrom
Iron River, Wisconsin
Home
715-372-5256
Mobile 925-212-0296
ghagstrom@yahoo.com
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