MotorSailer References I've noted a lot of discussions lately to the idea that the 'motosailer concept' meets the requirements of many passage-makers. I've long held that same view (40 plus years) So I thought I might make reference to some other forum discussions on the subject of motorsailers, where some of you, if so interested might seek out some additional reference material on the subject. For instance, here is a very recent posting on one of these forum discussions: "To each his own!! Guillermo, The Nordhavn MS 56 is one of my favorites I'm sure it'll get you anywhere, but I'll likely never afford it by retirement time. The Island Packet SP Cruiser 41 footer is a more likely candidate but wants for a controllable pitch prop. The price may be doable. I think you rated it an : H-15/29 on your Motorsailers and Motorsailing website (nice site, by the way). Very usable envelope I'd think but I wonder if it'd be better suited to a slow turning, fuel sipping engine and a larger prop. The available Genoa and captive reel system are requisite. I like the shoal draft and the forward cockpit would be nice with the remote control for the autopilot. OK, I'm getting really lazy now. Go ahead - put the cushions on the cockpit seats." < http://www.boatdesign.net/forums/motorsailers/motor-sailers-501.html> Some more: Motor Sailers by Philip Rhodes & John Alden <http://www.boatdesign.net/forums/boat-design/motor-sailers-philip-rhodes-joh n-alden-16721.html> Motor Sailers? <http://www.boatdesign.net/forums/motorsailers/> Monohull verses Multihull powersailers / motorsailers <http://www.boatdesign.net/forums/motorsailers/monohull-verses-multihull-powe rsailers-motorsailers-4499.html> New Age Trawler/Motorsailer....Kite assisted PowerYacht <http://www.boatdesign.net/forums/boat-design/new-age-trawler-motorsailer-kit e-assisted-poweryacht-20319.html>