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On Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:52:54 -0700 (PDT), Frogwatch
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On Oct 24, 5:49Â*pm, Vic Smith wrote:
On Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:27:46 -0400, "mmc" wrote:
saw one those folding trimarans this morning on the Indian River near the
192 causeway, think it was a F-27.
There was barely enough wind to ripple the water but those things are so
light the boat was making probably 4-5 kts. He (or she) was definitely going
faster than the wind speed on a reach.


Wish I'd seen that. Â*I'm thinking more and more that I'd go for a tri
over a Mac 26. Â*Have to get in shape though. Â*There's another tri
that's a little slower than the Farriers but has other advantages.
Can't remember the brand now.
But unless I get off my ass and start exercising, it'll be a Carolina
Skiff. Â*If I can get over the gunnels without too much huffing and
puffing.

--Vic


There are Dragonfly trimarans that are supposed to be just a bit
slower than the Farriers. For just going fast, you might consider a
Windrider trimaran.


I'll have to check out the Dragonfly.
The one I couldn't remember is the Telstar 28.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxRc8...eature=related
I like it.

--Vic