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Old 07-12-10, 02:21 PM   #7
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Originally Posted by Betonov View Post
excellent choice, the shipman series.
completelly carbon fibers, no fiberglass. stronger and lighter than fiberglass boats. first sailboat with a retractable keel for docking in shallow harbours and especially usefull for those secret spots that no other sailboat can reach. plus a complex control system that allows for only one crew member (electric winches, onboard computer for automatic sail adjustment) and of course Luxury with a capital L, L for ladies
The shipman 150 model (52m length) costs € 36 000 000, and people order them like bread
The big problem with carbon composite masts is that they can and will conduct electricity... Ill leave the rest for you to figure out.
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