Will this thing actually float?

[RobbyA]

http://www.aolnews.com/weird-news/a...sailboat-in-backyard/19635611?test=latestnews

Seems like a lot of tonnage for such a small boat?

 

[The Hammer]

Re: Will this thing actually float?

It may float but I dont think the sail is going to do much!

 

[sasto]

Re: Will this thing actually float?

You bet........A 64 foot sportfish weighs 48 ton and floats in 5 feet of water.

 

[Mark42]

Re: Will this thing actually float?

Did anyone tell him that sailboats are supposed to be as light as possible?

 

[dockwrecker]

Re: Will this thing actually float?

Most cruiser sailboats over 23' have a keel full of lead, like 3000#+. Depends a lot on the mast height. Heavy stuff!

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: Will this thing actually float?

Did anyone tell him that sailboats are supposed to be as light as possible?

Maybe he's just not in any hurry.