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Photo: First sailing trial of a Michalak MIKESBOAT by windgypsy34.
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Thanks Gary for the reply. I don't view the lee helm in light air as a major problem either. Many years ago I raced J24s that would do the same thing in
David: Sounds great. I was very impressed when we got a chance to sail Bill Moffitt's Mikesboat in Florida. Steady on course but quick to tack and carried its
We've had the opportunity to do a bit more sailing of our Mikesboat yawl. In two outing on Lake Michigan, we have seen a top speed of about 8 knots off the
... Thanks for answering my posting. I need to discuss some of the plan features on the Skiff with you. Did you raise the the bow and stern shearline (the