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Old 08-04-2013, 10:32 PM   #3
AusCan
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Vessel Name: Kokanee
Vessel Model: Cuddles 30 Pilot House Motor Sailer
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I feel for you Kurt.
With your semidisplacement hull those quartering short seas wouldn't be nice. (they aren't on any boat) Often shallow waters like that can get more uncomfortable than offshore.

I don't know the particular area, but when things get rough, a straight line to your destination is not always best. If you can head straight into the worst of the swell until you get to more protected water, it may be preferable.

A bigger boat of similar design will be slightly better, but without some sort of roll control system it will never be nice.

Our semi-protected waters are often similar, although not quite so short with deeper water. When I raise the sails, rolling is reduced by at least 75%. A motorsailer may be a better option than going bigger.
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