What does AWB, MAB etc stand for please?

[peterbringloe]

in the discussions about the pros and cons of cheaper production boats. Ashamed of my ignorance here!

[StugeronSteve]

AWB= Average white boat. ie. Typical European cruiser (particularly of French/German origin).
MAB= Manky auld boat. Self explanatory really.

[jimi]

AWB = Average White Boat ie Modern Production Cruiser
MAB = Manky Auld Boat ie older smelly cramped heavier craft

[tcm]

awb means "average whhite boat" occassionally derogatory term for newer fatter designs of boats

mab measn "manky auld boat" meaning older slimmer probably long or longer keeled boat

[aitchw]

'Average white boat' and 'manky auld boat'

[peterbringloe]

Thanks for that - not quite as technical an answer as I was expecting though!

[cameronke]

hi Peter


AWB = Average white boat (or BenJenBav)
MAB = Manky Auld boat (or "classic") possibly coined by WeeJimi, Patron Saint of AWB's and rudder stock

Regards
Cameron [img]/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

[Sgeir]

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"manky auld boat" meaning older slimmer probably long or longer keeled boat

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ie a vessel with fine lines and character.

[snowleopard]

a few additions/amendments

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