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It is difficult to calculate, let alone get the input data, a boat?s roll moment of inertia, the best measure of dynamic stability. The author has created a method of comparing any boat′s stability to a standard using available dimensions.
[John Holtrop, Ridgecrest, CA, USA]
Discussion of how safe and seaworthy small trailerable sailboats are and whether these qualities can be enhanced with some practicable key modifications.
[Small Craft Advisor, Port Townsend, WA, USA]
Choose from 650 cruising designs (or fill in data on any boat) and calculate its D/L, SA/D, Capsize Ratio, Hull Speed, and other performance ratios. Choose two boats at the same time, and they are compared.
[Carl Adler, USA]
Here′s a worksheet to help you calculate and compare boat displacements based on the gear, stores, liquids, and other stuff you plan to have aboard. From Boatowner′s Cruising Manual.
[Yachting Monthly]
A discussion board and photo gallery for cruising sailors and wannabes, focused on specific boat designs.
[Cruisers Forum, Buskerud, Norway]
Home study courses, Yacht Design and Yacht Design Lite, have produced many professional yacht designers as well as interested amateurs. Non-profit affiliate of the American Boat & Yacht Council.
[Westlawn Institute of Marine Technology, Mystgic, CT, USA]
Extensive list with good search facility. Covers just about any cruising topic. Tree and branch format for threads.
[The Sailing Company, Middletown, RI, USA]
Unmoderated forum on sail and power cruising. Lots of good advice and other resources, but you have to do some searching.
[Usenet, USA]
Unmoderated forum on various sailing topics. Some useful cruising information here, but you need to dig and you need to be selective..
[Usenet, USA]
A discussion board and photo gallery for cruising sailors and wannabes. Many specialized forums, including engines, multihulls, maintenance, piracy, the galley, insurance, destinations, and many more.
[Cruisers Forum, Buskerud, Norway]
The serious cruising boat should be a stout little survival capsule, overbuilt, over-rigged . . . with a balance of priorities [which may] sacrifice comfort for safety or speed for versatility or interior volume for good sea manners.
Bob Perry
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