North Pacific 45 - New Boat Review
Reviews 9 years ago 281,721 views
The all-new North Pacific 45 is the successor to the very popular North Pacific 43. A bevy of changes (many based on previous owner's suggestions) have made this new model a consummate coastal cruiser. And with North Pacific Yacht's direct sales business model, the new 45 is very competitively priced. For more information visit www.northpacificyachts.com or call 877-564-9989. For Waggoner's Pacific Northwest Boating review (complete with engine rpm/speed/gph data): http://digital.turn-page.com/i/564569-september-2015/86 And for more great boating videos including cruising guides, boat reviews, pNWb TESTED products and more visit www.pacificnwboater.com
10. comment for North Pacific 45 - New Boat Review
Yes, but certain woods are traditionally used in boatbuilding because of their characteristics: teak and holly for soles, caulked-teak decks (which this one doesn't have), teak furniture... Hmmm; teak seems to be a theme in boatbuilding. Oak, pine, ebony? Not so much.
Well, that would be more a part of the "classic" side of the equation, but it does also have something to do with functionality: wood is easy to repair, materials are readily available, and almost anyplace you go in the world there are carpenters and woodworkers. Fiberglass layers and composite technicians? Not so much.
Because most yachts are intended for long range cruising, and propellers running at lower RPM are more fuel efficient than jet drives, giving longer range for the same amount of fuel.
Would liked to have seen the range, top speed, and cruising speeds.
20. comment for North Pacific 45 - New Boat Review
Why are you surprised? As Robert Bebe proved with Passagemaker, stabilization is essential for safe, comfortable voyaging under power. Sailboats are stabilized by the wind against the sails, but seagoing power boats need some sort of additional stabilization over and above hull design: a hull that's optimized for efficient movement through the water isn't the best for reducing roll, and one that resists roll in mild sea states is going to be too stiff when things get rough. Some form of stabilizer -- whether active fins, an internal gyro, or outriggers and flopper-stoppers -- gives the best of both worlds.
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