A Thing of Beauty is a Joy Forever
People may be impressed by a millionaire’s rocketship, but “ooohs” and...
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Author: Ted Brewer
Is There a Metal Yacht in Your Future?
Whether constructed of steel or aluminum, metal yachts deserve a second look In the 1960s and...
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Is Your Boat Stable?
Top designer Ted Brewer explains stability and how it affects safety and speed The speed of a...
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Rating rules shaped our boats
Ted Brewer explains how racing rules affected seaworthiness – but not always for the better...
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Keel design: What’s best?
Ted Brewer reviews the ins and outs and ups and downs of keel design The purpose of a keel, fin,...
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The rest of the ratios: On helm balance
As you are aware, proper helm balance is a very desirable factor on a sailing yacht and can make...
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The Fore and Aft Rig
While economics favor the sloop, other rigs have much to offer The history of the fore-and-aft rig...
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Brewer By The Numbers
What’s the meaning of all those numbers used by yacht designers? The terms and ratios that...
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Dissecting the Motorsailer
A professional yacht designer says you might be happier with one The summer winds are fickle and...
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