nazarmuna
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In my continuing research into a suitable small bilge-keel family cruiser I’ve come across the Cobra 850, which seem to have a lot going for them. I am though curious as to how they handle, having something of an IOR shape to them – wide beam amidships, high freeboard and pinched ends.
In terms of performance, I have found lots of general comments such as “you won’t win any races” or “you’ll give up before the boat does” but I would really appreciate some more specific insight.
Any idea of:
Thanks!
In terms of performance, I have found lots of general comments such as “you won’t win any races” or “you’ll give up before the boat does” but I would really appreciate some more specific insight.
Any idea of:
- Motion on different points of sail
- Tacking angles
- Typical max speed upwind/downwind
- Ideal heeling angle
- Wind strength before needing a reef
- etc...
Thanks!