[Travis McGee]

Compared to the Titanic (actually, it was riveted iron, not steel) or the Exxon Valdez, a steel sailboat is MUCH stronger.

A ship weighing millions of pounds might have a skin an inch thick. This is, relative to the mass, a thin film. If it hits a reef, or an iceberg, it will rip open.

A sailboat weighing thousands of pounds will have a skin that is 4 or 5mm thick. Compared to the mass, this is MUCH tougher than an oil tanker or a cruise ship. Steel sailboats slam into reef and get dents, they don't tear open.

[Magnum44]

Sounds like you're all set then. Last question: Ginger or MaryAnn?

[RandallFlagg]

I’ve always loved your boat.
Bet it makes the shark from Jaws stay out of the water.

[lerker]

That’s a really cool project. Thanks for posting.

[PIF]

On the other hand, steel sail boats, believing they have the right of way over fully laden containers ships, far poorly. Seen it happen.

[central_va]

You need a twin M-2 50 cal. mount on the bow.