That's interesting about the 36.7 cockpit. I had heard the opinion expressed
that for a racer its cockpit was too small...

For example, this review:
http://www.sailinganarchy.com/review...neteau36_7.htm

Michael












"Donal" wrote in message
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"Michael Olsen" wrote in message
.net...
why'd you nix the first 36.7?

Every boat represents a compromise of some sort. The easiest compromise
to
spot is between cruisers and racers.

A cruising boat will tend to have a bigger cabin. A pure racing boat will
have a big cockpit and a small(if any) cabin.

The 33.7 has very nice accomodation below decks, and yet she performs
well.
When I heard that a 36.7 was available I was quite excited. However,
when
I saw it I was *very* dissappointed. The 36.7 is almost a pure racing
machine. The accommodation is no bigger than the 33.7's, because the
cockpit extends into the space that could be occupied by the cabin. The
unusual tiller means that a family could not relax in the cockpit, even
though the cockpit is huge.

It all depends on what you want from a boat. I want performance, but I
also want to take my family out sailing. The 33.7 has been perfect for
us,
and I'd really like to find a slightly bigger version of the same thing.


Does that answer your question? (if it doesn't, then ask again!)



Regards


Donal
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