QUESTION: How is it possible to combine both performance and seaworthiness into the same hull design? | ||
ANSWER: The Caliber Performance Cruising Underbody™ does just that. It is a blending of two types of extreme hull designs to create a proven design that is safe, strong, and seaworthy. | ||
Combining the Best Characteristics |
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High performance underbody creates speed but also lack of directional stability and quick, uncomfortable motions offshore. |
Full Keel means control but at the sacrifice of performance, windward pointing ability, and maneuverability. |
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Proven combination of the two extreme types creates a hull that have these characteristics: high pointing ability, excellent directional stability, easy tacking (light wind), and high mobility during docking situations. |
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From “Ted Brewer Explains Sailboat Design” by Ted Brewer | ||
“In this regard, I must add that a fin keel yacht with a skeg hung rudder of adequate size can have all the directional stability of a full keel cruiser and yet be more quickly tacked or maneuvered when the necessity arises.” |