Subject: Re: [harryproa] Re: Cruiser 50 |
From: "Arto Hakkarainen ahakkara@yahoo.com [harryproa]" <harryproa@yahoogroups.com.au> |
Date: 10/29/2015, 2:52 AM |
To: "harryproa@yahoogroups.com.au" <harryproa@yahoogroups.com.au> |
Reply-to: harryproa@yahoogroups.com.au |
RobI haven't commented earlier due to problems with yahoo mail (or my computer's compliance with Yahoo...)First of all let me say that all your new designs and especially the latest works in progress get closer and closer to what I would consider ideal. Some issues and details as comments though.
- Getting on board and offFirst issue deals with every harryproa design. Getting on and off the boat when docking and while staying at dock. When alongside it is not that much of an issue. However here in Northern Europe docking bow to is the most common way and I really don't see myself or my wife and daughters riding that bow while docking. There are solutions but that is an issue that needs to be addressed. Gang plank with the outer end supported by halyard for example.
- Galley storageI would like to have some more storage in the galley. Placing fridge under the table could help a lot. Also some low profile cupboards above the galley for glass, porcelain and spice would practical. Could destroy the esthetics though. I have a bit mixed feelings about that. However, the required galley varies a lot. In North American market there are quite big boats with basically just a two burner and fridge for drinks and that seems to be fine in US market. Long term cruisers want more and I would require more storage. Space under the settees help of course.
- Navigation tableSome kind of navigation table and storage for the stuff usually stored in or near the navigation station? May be at the end of the right side settee while entering the boat? May be sliding or folding like in some new monohulls (see Jeanneu etc.).
- Dinghy motorWhat size motor would the dinghy take? I see 22' power catamarans typically with 100-120 hp outboards! This dinghy is probably lighter and smaller but still I think it would take some 50-60 hp outboard. Is that overkill to the big boat? How fast would a 50 hp outboard make the Cruiser 50 go? It would burn 10 litres / hour at 400 rpm and 20 litres/hour at full throttle which is also an issue as well as weight of about 100 kg.
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