Actually I suspect we are on the same wavelength on the capsizing issue. The monohull sailing yachts that achieve self-righting with a heavy keel...
Of course the Falcon has 3 masts. My hunch (and I admit it's only a hunch) is that the DynaRig concept lends itself best to multi-mast designs....
I agree with goplay, Newport Beach is very enjoyable. However, virtually all docks are private, no real opportunity to do a "dock walk". There...
As I suspected. That this would allow an extra wide walkway on a design that is otherwise modest in beam. Here in the US the walkways around the...
A similar hull configuration is popular around the Chesapeake Bay in this country. However, I think the lines of the transition area, in the...
Very interesting to see the offset cabin! Are there many other builders in Europe doing this? Kelly Cook
The form of the hull bottom got my attention too. Appears to be low prismatic coefficient, does this mean it's meant to be a semi-displacement...
Big winder, huh? I see this is the new fashion craze. My guess (hope really) is that the material is not glass. If it's a composite that...
I expect the original crew wishes they had that Jacuzzi pool! :D
Nice video. The dialogue is not too biased, huh? :eek:
So when does our 12 Step Program begin ....
A mix of flybridge yacht and sport yacht themes I see. From my viewpoint, very confusing. But I expect it will find plenty of buyers. Kelly Cook
So .... is this the opening round of a cat fight? Kelly (not Kev)
Well, the web site works at least ... http://www.studiofrancogianni.com/sc117/
Would never dream that was single engine! Kelly Cook
Good topic. I'm wondering about getting folks into the raft. Do they try to jump directly from the yacht to the raft? Or jump in the water...
Err, haven't there been quite a number of these BuckRogers speedboat designs over the years? From various sources? Kelly
From the Flash slide show, very edgy styling on that. Still not sure about this new fashion for long slit windows in the hull sides though .......
Maybe not the most practical design in the world, but I think the Baia has a lot of charm - http://www.yachtforums.com/forums/38689-post31.html...
So .... Viking is serious about bringing Sanlorenzo over?