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I know I own a heavy displacement, full keeled boat and I don't expect her to sail like a maxi racer. I simply want to find a way to reach my hull speed in lighter winds. If the setup I suggested isn't a good one for my purposes I'd appreciate any and all suggestions as to a better alternative. Bill...

Thanks Bill! On the point of more sail area: I actually sketched out a slight rig alteration on my boat a few weeks ago only to find my efforts similarly reproduced here (only years earlier) and on the Triton Soubrette. In short the idea is to affix a bowsprit similar to those found on current race ...

I actually considered the same setup with the Spartan mount and the Torqeedo or a small outboard. I think it would indeed work on a calm day with little to no current. It wouldn't have the power to deal with the currents in WH so it would be kind of a convenience thing rather than a safety one. And ...

Well after really looking at the numbers you guys provided, I agree that the Torqeedo motor isn't going to be enough. I went ahead and looked at several battery powered motors including one that supposedly fits perfectly into the A4's old spot. I've come to the conclusion that none of them will work...

And here's another batch

Alright here's a batch including the mast step:

I'm the new owner of Triton #175, I just introduced myself over in the picture forum. My boat doesn't have an engine in any way shape or form and the prop aperture was glassed over by the previous owner. I actually prefer the challenge of sailing engineless but as my boat is currently moored in Wood...

Hello everyone, I just wanted to introduce myself. I'm the new owner of EC boat #175 and couldn't be more excited. I'm only 26 and this is my first boat. I've been sailing my whole life and I drive boats for a living but this is the first boat I can actually call my own. It's amazing how much more m...