Hmm, I had started an identical thread on the 'Boat Design.net' just after I created this one here, and it's been an interesting conversation so far! ...

Ah yes, sorry bout that, I grew up and still live in Exuma, Bahamas. (someone send me a snowball!! :D) I started out sailing a salvaged Boston Whaler...

Wow, This is the first forum thread I've started and I'm amazed by all the responses, [snifle, snifle] thanks guys. There are definitely a few fundam...