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I haven't been using the sail since initial testing. Then I just rotated the exhaust outlet 90 degrees. Remember, this boat does not short tack upwind. So the mostly aft wind helps when the sail is not blocking it. I guess I could leave the clamp a little loose and rotate the exhaust to suit...

Website seems to be fine now. Knee replacement this morning so may be out of touch for a couple of weeks. -Dan

The larger one is covering a frame (rib). The smaller is a chase for anchor windlass hydraulic hoses that run under the sole from the ER to Shower. There is also an access hatch in the overhead of the shower but the hose fittings are tightened thru a small opening in the aft side of the...

Website Issues I apologize for the problems. I have somebody working on it. In the mean time, feel free to call or txt me at 361-463-7852. Dan M/V Pelagic

Opps, forgot to answer "what makes it trans-atlantic". She has the fuel, range, and seaworthyness to cross USA/Bermuda/Azores/Europe picking up fuel in the Azores. I could do the Pacific if I slowed down and got fuel in Hawaii. But I have no plans to do either. I just like having the luxury...

46' Custom Duck I cruise at a normal setting of 1800 rpm and a speed of 6.2 to 6.4 knots depending on how clean the hull is. Generator off, fuel consumption is about 1.6 GPH. If I'm headed out full loaded (58,000#) and low in the water I may run 1300 or 1500 RPM for a few days till I burn off...

Custom Diesel Duck Yes, it is a Buehler Duck. I bought the plans, but ended up using only the hull plans, half breadths and height above base line, and general construction type. I increased transom angle, increased hull thickness, and generally beefed up the hull structurally. Even to the...