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Old 03-28-2011, 09:21 AM   #4
Nomad Willy
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Vessel Model: Willard Nomad 30'
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RE: Steading Sails / Get home propulsion

FF,

I didn't know you owned a Willard or that you are on WBO or did you get Zetlin's post from another forum? The Willard cruises around 20hp and it takes about 40 to make "hull speed". Our man Dan Peace now owns the boat previously owned by Larry Zetlin and is fully involved in a refit/rebuild. Much work was/is needed. Larry frequently made posts like this and most of the time he was passing good information. My problem w steading sails is that they work fairly well (depending on rig and size) but in really strong winds it would seem they just help capsize the boat. Of course as the boat heels the sail spills air and in calm seas that would'nt be a problem but what if you were a-beam to a 15' breaking sea w steading sail/sails up? Of course one would want to take in the sails before seas got to 15' * * ....I think. So I'm say'in the're a fair weather device whereas paravanes increase the seaworthy-ness of a boat. Anybody agree or disagree with this?
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