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Old 02-22-2013, 11:05 AM   #141
Nomad Willy
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City: Concrete Washington State
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I was (and still am actually) a member of the Albineers of BC Canada. Most all members had the little Albin 25 ... as we did. The Albin's crossection was roundish by most mariners definition and most everybody complained about the "snap roll". That was the only really bad thing about that otherwise wonderful boat but the roll was so quick and "snappy that's what they called it.

Art says "It's not wise to run a-beam to any type of sea that is bothersome for any reason in any style boat." I was inclined to say "DUH everyone knows that" but fishermen do it all the time bottom fishing and if your half smart you'll know that most any boat will assume a position parallel to the waves w no power on. And you're much more than half smart art.

BillMFI,
Cinnibuns for me too. But beam seas that will rock your boat uncomfortably are very common indeed.
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