This old (2009) article from PS identifies questions and answers that often come up for owners of Bruce King designs.
What are performance tradeoffs when beam is carried aft, as in all current cruising boat design?
What are penalties for raising the deck and topsides of modern sailboats?
How does an Ericson 41 compare to a Beneteau 46?
What marketing forces have affected yacht design and how has performance played out?
Theoretical hull speed of an Ericson vs. that of a current widebody? (answer may surprise)
Interesting reading, some of which can be disputed, but there's no doubt the new boats around us are different from ours.
What are performance tradeoffs when beam is carried aft, as in all current cruising boat design?
What are penalties for raising the deck and topsides of modern sailboats?
How does an Ericson 41 compare to a Beneteau 46?
What marketing forces have affected yacht design and how has performance played out?
Theoretical hull speed of an Ericson vs. that of a current widebody? (answer may surprise)
Interesting reading, some of which can be disputed, but there's no doubt the new boats around us are different from ours.
Practical Sailor Takes a Look at Trends in Modern Boat Design - Practical Sailor
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