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Hi, Bill, et al . . .
In my continued search for meaning in life, I have
decided to use the Russian Typhoon as the defacto choice for my first
boat. Why?
Mainly because the majority of the hull allows for
simple curves that can be derived using sheet material. Fast and easy to
build. Exceptions, of course, are the bow cone and parts of the stern and
canopy support structure. These will have to be faired
accordingly.
If you take a look at the Typhoon pics I submitted
to the list back in 2000, you'll see what I mean: http://www.psubs.org/pic/typhoon.html
This design also allows me to cruise long distances
and it avoids having to have surface support. Our waters are surrounded by
boats (Strait of Georgia, B.C., Canada - the Left Coast). VHF
radio, cell phones and EPIRBS will all summon help quickly. If I'll
be going far from shore (transiting) I'll wear my Viking (dry) suit. If
I'm staying close to shore - like sailing over to my local latte provider by the
water's edge - I'll just wear my tux ;-)
Rick Lucertini
Vancouver
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