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Old 10-29-2011, 10:01 PM
McGillicuddy McGillicuddy is offline
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Default weight savings vs stability and tracking

Looking good, Bly. Curious about any concerns regarding weight. The difference between a 20 an a 23 is pretty significant and really shows in big waters. My Seafari 20 gets thrown around like a rag doll at speed in mixed-up Pacific waters -- I mean I've come off some waves looking like I'm working a half pipe at the X-Games. How much overall weight do you think you'll cut using a composites and how do you you think it will affect handling rougher seas? Are we talking tens of pounds our hundreds of pounds. I bring it up because it seems a while back someone else went super light and felt the boat no longer tracked as expected.

P.S. Carmen's gonna need some cup holders on the crowned transom
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