 It is a
proven fact that a properly designed and powered long
range powerboat can safely cross oceans and
circumnavigate the world if the owner so desires. In
the 1940's Capt. Robert Beebe was completely correct
when he wrote that a properly designed and built
motorboat, (or as he called it, a passagemaker) is
safer in most conditions than a wind powered craft for
long ocean passages. To those of you that haven't read
it, I heartily recommend the book "Voyaging Under
Power" by Capt. Robert Beebe and revised by James
Leishman. I have a Book
Store where you can acquire the books and videos
that I recommend.
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- But power
cruising isn't limited to crossing oceans. In fact,
that is a small percentage of the use that is given to
cruising powerboats. In recent times, there has been
an increase in the production and the use of the power
boat that is sometimes called a trawler. Coastal
cruising, ocean passages, island hopping and being
able to live aboard and to change domicile when the
urge comes is what these boats are all about.
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- This site is
devoted to these boats and to the people that use
them.
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- Enjoy, and
good cruising.
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