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A good place to start in learning about motorsailing design and how it has evolved, including some recent trends. Includes brief discussions of dozens of motorsailer models.
[Blue Water Sailing, April 2005]
The definition of a motorsailer 30 years ago would cover almost all sailing boats with an engine today. The authors propose updated definitions. 14 designs are compared, and an on-line calculator provided by one author.
[Banjer 37 Motorsailer Club, USA]
The specific design improvements that have been made to motorsailers in recent years which make them much more attractive. An excellent place to learn about motorsailer design..
[Blue Water Sailing]
A yacht designer argues that the next step in motorsailer evolution is to catamaran hulls. Includes examples from his own portfolio.
[Running Tide Yachts, Ltd., Bethesda, MD, USA]
The builders of a 52-foot motorsailer describe the philosophy, and compares motorsailing to both motoring and sailing. Fuel economy, stabilization, and reliability are covered.
[Seahorse Marine, Zhuhai, China]
A designer′s thoughts on just what is a proper motor sailor and what its hull form should look like, with some examples from the author′s portfolio.
[Kasten Marine Design, Inc., Port Townsend, WA, USA]
A yacht designer briefly discusses the history of motorsailers and pilothouse boats, with examples from his own portfolio.
[Trevor Bolt Yacht Design Ltd., Squamish, BC, Canada]
Advantages, efficiency, maneuverability, damage-resistance, costs, and technique of controllable pitch props, and why they are particularly appropriate for motor sailors.
[Kasten Marine Design, Inc., Port Townsend, WA, USA]
Written for motor yachts and motorsailers with motorboat hulls, this article covers keels, sails, fin stabilizers, paravanes, and anti-roll tanks.
[Kasten Marine Design, Inc., Port Townsend, WA, USA]
Tips on motorsailing more efficiently, including choice of heading, sail area, and sail trim, with thoughts on roll dampening. 3 pages with diagram.
[Cruising World, February 2005]
The new generation of motorsailers might be the biggest design evolution since the Bermudan rig.
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