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The Ultimate Cure for Mac Sailor two-foot-itis
Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2005 12:32 pm
by Sjack
Don't know if anyone has posted this before. I found it while trying to find out what happened to Power Sailing Center (still can't find them).
Anyway, check out this baby:
Powersail New Zealand
Don't think they will build (or sell) many of these. I wonder how well it sails.
Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2005 12:59 pm
by kmclemore
Pretty boat. But this amused me...
"The "POWERSAIL 15m" only requires a 440hp engine, using the same patented systems as the Powersail 20m, to achieve its outstanding motoring performance."
Only 440hp? Yikes! Imagine feeding that baby!
WoW!!
Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2005 1:10 pm
by Terry
Well, now I know what I will upgrade to when I win the
BIG Lottery!!
That is one cool Boat, sure wish I could afford one, and if I could afford the boat, feeding the 440hp would not be an issue.
Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2005 1:11 pm
by DLT
Honey, I figured out what I want for Christmas...yeah, don't I wish...
Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2005 1:25 pm
by Chip Hindes
This one's shown up a couple time before.
Admittedly, it's a pretty neat looking boat. I believe it's one of those "if you have to ask, you can't afford it" types.
Note that the photos show only what appears to be a single boat under basic construction; nothing is finished and all the images of complete boats for both the 15 and the 20 are computer generated. Am I just a cynic or does that mean they haven't gotten around to actually building a complete boat yet?
Any of you from NZ or the land of Oz seen one?
Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2005 1:29 pm
by Rich Smith
Alas...I asked...the good news is that it will be less than $2 million US...the bad news is not much less!!!
Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2005 1:36 pm
by Chip Hindes
the good news is that it will be less than $2 million US...the bad news is not much less!!!
Yowtch!! But wait! Is that for the full price 20M, or the 60% price reduced 15M? That would make all the difference in the world.
Actually, no it wouldn't.
Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2005 3:59 pm
by Dominic
Wow...Macgregor sailors not thinking latterally?
First.
You already have the basis of such a vessel (Mac 26)
Second
The only thing missing is this...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ROLLS-ROYCE-SILVE ... dZViewItem
Just reinforce the stern and watch that baby go....................
Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2005 4:05 pm
by Scott
A way cool looking boat. Would love to have one. 2 Mil. I dunnoh. I agree with chip and sure would like to see 6 or 8 completed ones sailing in flotilla.
For that kinda money I could have the coolest Cat in the Caribe.
Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2005 4:14 pm
by Sjack
Chip Hindes wrote: Am I just a cynic or does that mean they haven't gotten around to actually building a complete boat yet?
Any of you from NZ or the land of Oz seen one?
From the site:
"Construction of the first Powersail 15m commenced on 1th May 2005 and is due for completion in May 2006."
Oh well, maybe next Christmas.
I assume that 2 mil is for the 15m.
Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2005 4:34 pm
by Scott
Ya Know I had the 2 mil in my change can but the pantry was running short on caviar. Had to run to the mercantile.
Maybe if I get the new gulfstream to replace the lear the fuel savings could justify the frivolous expense.
Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2005 6:17 pm
by DLT
Scott, can I have a job?