You may have progressed through power or sail cruising school, or have sufficient past experience to satisfy charterers' requirements - either way there is .

29 posts - 14 authors - Last post: Sep 4, 2010[Archive] Power vs. Sailing CAT Pros & Cons Multihull Sailing Forum. .

When choosing a boat for cruising, whether power or sail - there is always the dilemma of how much to spend. Every extra dollar spent on the boat is a .

Aug 31, 2009 – The perfect cruising boat for you could be sail or power, fast or slow. And there are compromises. We love our motorsailer. .

Aug 31, 2006 – I seek some wisdom and perhaps the chance to dispel a myth regarding the cost advantage of sailing versus motoring. One of the main economic.

20 posts - 12 authors - Last post: Aug 30, 2010Power vs. Sailing CAT Pros & Cons Multihull Sailing Forum. . I suspect that most people get cruising boats as the realisation of a dream, .

A mega yacht generally refers to any yacht (sail or power) above 30 m (98 ft) and a super yacht . . Such boats have a cruising speed upwards of 6 knots. .

View Full Version : Power versus sail for offshore voyaging . far more written on long-distance cruising experience under sail(or auxiliary)in small boats .

Shannon Yachts is the premier builder of custom sailing and power yachts . A review by Editor-At-Large and "Boat of the Year" judge Tim Murphy CRUISING WORLD . addresses the conundrum of "speed under power versus speed under sail, .

SAILING SKILLS. A certified Sailor has successfully demonstrated his or her ability to: Boat Handling Under Power 25. Cast off and safely leave a dock with .

(Transport / Nautical Terms) a vessel propelled by sail or power, used esp for pleasure cruising, racing, etc. 2. (Transport / Nautical Terms) short for .

ASA Certification Standards - Basic Sailing, Basic Coastal Cruising, . A preparatory standard with no auxiliary power or navigation skills required. .

2 FREE ISSUES. BLUE WATER SAILING. CRUISING COMPASS. BLUE WATER DIGITAL . whether to sail with a deep draft and avoid thin water cruising or sail with . . is a compact but capable cruising boat that can sail or power in as little as .

Cruising & Favorite Cruising Grounds. Heading out to new waters? Ask first .

Motor yachts are ideal for ocean cruising or navigating large rivers or the . partly or entirely by wind; they use sails to transform the power of the .

Power vs Sail - Weighing the Pluses and Minuses . I met my wife a few years ago and we enjoy cruising around on Lake Erie. After fishing and swimming on .

Whether your mode of transport is by sail, power or land or a combination, there will be cruises you will enjoy. Each month there will be at least one .

Jump to Displacement vs. Planning Catamarans vs. Displacement Monohulls‎: . of the Displacement Power Catamaran . and long range cruising. .

Power or Sail So what would you like to do, work on a Power boat or Sail boat? . cruising under sail and the joy of just being on the water. .

There is no question that catamarans are faster under power or sail. Whatever your cruising goals are, catamarans will move you about more quickly than a .

7 posts - Last post: Mar 18, 2004Page 4-power vs sail Cruising. . trawler and for past 16 years have owned power boats. Each was suitable for my age and physical status. .

Sailing My Story Yacht Ownership Satellite Phones Cruising Life . . a singlehander or part of a cruising couple, sail boater or power boater, .

Whether under power or sail, you're the ones who cruise up in the States, . We won't just deal with equipment, but will cover cruising in the Sea of .

Feb 12, 2010 – http://www.sail-world.com/Cruising/international/Vendee-Globe:-The-question-of- power-vs-the-lightweight-approach/66413 .

Can Jet Drives Power A Sailing Yacht? If they could it would be one of the greatest advances in cruising sailing. No drag from props shafts or struts under .

FRIDAY ~ 7:00-8:30pm. The Compelling Power of Adventure . the most common system, component, and equipment failures aboard sailing and power cruising vessels. . How to dock without dread, damage or divorce. No yelling! No leaping! .

I decided to relax in my cabin for an hour or two before dinner. . By cruising under power until sunrise, then shifting to sail power at the crack of dawn .

15 posts - 6 authors - Last post: Apr 29, 2006"When in danger or in doubt, hoist your sails and bugger on out"<--I . in what regards cruising in a sail boat and in a motor boat: The .

Sailing - Monohull Vs Multihull. They've Come a Long Way Baby . . A cruising cat is much different. The power-to-weight ratio is much lower than its .

Practical Sailor's Buyers Guide: Choosing a New Cruising Mainsail · Local Loft Versus Web-based Service . Hobie Mirage: Paddle, Pedal, Power, or Sail .

4 posts - 4 authors - Last post: Apr 1, 2008power vs sail numbers Yachting Monthly's Scuttlebutt. . From my point of view in my sailing area I saw ( IIRC) 3 mobos cruising last year, .

8 posts - 4 authors - Last post: Jul 18, 2007Most all pleasure boats cruising between mid-America and the Gulf of . . Bridges are not an issue for choosing a powerboat or a sailcraft. .

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Backus, MN, Sailing, cruising, power or sail, navigation, safety, Bahamas, ICW provisioning, preparing for a short blue water crossing. Capt. Charles Meyer .

15 posts - 3 authors - Last post: Sep 23, 2006If your cruising consists of passages where you must go and cannot wait for favorable winds, I'd say it's a toss up. Power or sail, you're .

10 posts - 7 authors - Last post: 3 days agoUnlike the Bahamas, a passage to Bermuda requires a boat fully capable and fully fitted for bluewater cruising -power or sail. .

Jun 19, 2010 – You asked, " . route planning and trying to time ebb or flood currents to your . . Must not make comment about power vs. sail. :-X .

Jan 20, 2007 – There is an ongoing debate in the cost of sail vs. power cruising. The initial response most people have is that power is more expensive. .

Jun 19, 2009 – Time to take some of the mystery out of the sailboat versus powerboat description often used to describe waterfront real estate (in .

2 posts - 1 author - Last post: May 26, 2007How many of you have made the switch from 6 knot + average sail to 6 knot + average power??? . Seem's like you can buy a lot of diesel for .

Perhaps with power assistance. Power winches. Furling sails. The works. . that it can carry the tankage, stores and equipment needed for longer cruises. .

Information on sailing, boating and yacht marinas, harbours and moorings in .

9 posts - 8 authors - Last post: Feb 26, 2009I don't see the distinction between power versus sail as very important in the cruising context. Cruisers of either flavor have more in .

Annapolis Yacht Club's Cruising Fleet is active on and off the Bay, all year round. . Please provide the name and size of your boat, sail or power, .

50 posts - 17 authors - Last post: Jan 14, 2008"Power vs. Sail?" I believe I speak on behalf of both camps when I say: . our boating has changed to sightseeing and cruising and yes, .

Lovers of great boats, be they power or sail, old or new, fiberglass or not .

I often say that one of the overlooked safety benefits of a cruising power boat vs. a sailboat is that on the powerboat, you are going to be less fatigued .

15 posts - 6 authors - Last post: Dec 5, 2007Originally Posted by 44'cruisingcat View Post . . Bear in mind folks; this .

13 posts - 11 authors - Last post: Sep 13, 2004I now have a 28 ft Trawler, and find a comfortable cruising speed for . sailboat with power everything (winches, main and jib furling, etc .

Jul 15, 2011 – Buy cruising books written by women cruisers, from the Women and Cruising store. . Power or sail, if you're just going along for the ride, .

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