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ddlyle
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Response Posted - 07/06/2004 : 22:16:11

Yes it is always fun to dream about our future boats (to help the reality happen). So why do I not have more babes about? I certainly dream enuff.... oh well, that's a different topic.
Back to boats....
I don't get it. My wife wants to live on board, yet she gets seasick.
I can't tell you how many lovely sails have ended prematurely because the motion in our C25 upset her tummy. So not only does it ruin her day of sailing, but mine too. #@*^!|&?!!<>!
What bothers her most are following seas, and the associated rolling motion.
So I'm thinking a heavier boat with somewhat of a full keel wouldn't be as succeptible (-10 sp) er uh prone to that kind of motion.

I've asked her a number of times, why do you want to live on a boat if you get sick.
She says, trust me I do (want to live on one).

So it is the motion in the seas that I'm more curious about.
Which brings me back to what Steve suggested near the top of the thread. Namely I should talk to dealers or brokers (who have been on many boats and talked to many owners) who would have more experience (as to what boats may have more favorable motion.)
Yeah. she's tried dramamine and wrist-bands.
She usually doesn't puke, just feels out-of-sorts.
But we're only talking 2' waves on our stern our the beam, not 4 or 5 footers. Yeah we've had some bigger waves.
But I'm rambling.

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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 07/06/2004 : 22:28:58

"...the associated rolling motion..."

Heck, you want a multi-hull. (Cat or Tri) None of them look as pretty as a monohull, but handsome is as handsome does.

I recomment "Bonine" as the best OTC motion sickness pill I've tried. Stugeron is supposed to be the best of all, but you have to go to the civilized world to get it.

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Steve Milby
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Response Posted - 07/06/2004 : 23:11:19

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">What bothers her most are following seas, and the associated rolling motion.
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"> Capn Dave, following seas can be uncomfortable, but, for me, quartering seas (striking the after quarter of the boat) are the worst. They really make the boat roll. Sometimes you can alter course by only 5-10 degrees and reduce the rolling enough to make it more comfortable. Try it the next time your wife has a problem.

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 07/07/2004 : 09:31:25

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by ddlyle
 ...I don't get it. My wife wants to live on board, yet she gets seasick. I can't tell you how many lovely sails have ended prematurely because the motion in our C25 upset her tummy.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

In the Navy, I knew 30 year sailors who loved the sea, but only if they were wearing a Scopolamine patch.

When your wife gets queasy (or before she does), give her the tiller. With her at the helm, she'll anticipate the motion and feel in control thereby lessening it's effects. It will also keep her eyes up and on the horizon which will also help ease her condition.

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clayC
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Response Posted - 07/07/2004 : 14:15:21

Who would have guessed there were so many others that have wasted so much time dreaming as they surffed yachtworld!!!

I am not alone
Clay

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Gloss
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Response Posted - 07/07/2004 : 18:26:52

It's not a waste of time surfing yachtworld, or boats.com
I prefer to think of it as research.
Hey, that's it, it's research. I'll apply for a government grant.

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ddlyle
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Response Posted - 07/07/2004 : 22:36:57

Don, thanks for the tiller suggestion.
I have tried and will have to be more forceful in my suggestion she take the helm.
I know you're right.

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