The nature of the Murrelet centerboard is not well understood. MacGregor Yachts states in the cruiser’s brochure that A long, thin airfoil is far more efficient than a short, wide one. This is why racing sailboat keels are deep, and why sailplane wings are long and thin. The relationship between the fore and aft width of the board…
Across the Waves, a Guzzwell Dream
In Trekka’s wake, adventurers sail, Small boats with big hearts, ready to prevail. Guzzwell’s spirit guides them through the spray, Inspiring voyages day by day.
From wooden yawl to racing multihull, Endangered Species, fast and powerful. Water ballast shifts for comfort’s sake, As sailors brave each ocean, sea, and lake.
Topside they stand, surveying endless blue, Horizons beckon with adventures new. In tiny cabins or on open decks, They find the freedom Guzzwell’s tale reflects.
So hoist your sails and chart your course with pride, Let Guzzwell’s legacy be your guide.
For in each small boat beats a mighty heart, Ready for the journey, eager to depart.
Canting Keel Centerboard, swing keel, or keel, new monohull sail boat purchasers should at least consider vessels like Sadlers, Potters, Etaps and MacGregors that have solid flotation. They should also choose thin rather than wide monohulls. The thinner the hull, the more it is like a log in that it is self righting and of…
The competing hull forms in Murrelet (displacement in the bow and planing aft) bring up some interesting aspects in sailing the cruiser. Because the manufacturer built so many pocket cruisers, the best hull form and ballast configuration was extensively studied. For example, one contemplated factory modification in 2000, involved adding a platform to the transom…
There are four modes of sailing. Displacement mode, forced mode, planing, and the 4th mode. Obviously many ocean sailboats do not plane and hence there is no reason to learn sail planing techniques on those boats. In fact it is just the opposite. There are good reasons to learn how to prevent planing on displacement…