In a message dated 4/14/2005 5:53:34 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, thataway4@cox.net writes: The reality of ocean crossings that you may have to cope with bad weather. Often boats do not travel fast enough to avoid storms. Bob Austin Seems to me the powercat's ability to move fast when necessary gives it a major safety advantage -- something that should be factored in to the overall equation. Henry