On Tue, 14 Oct 2003 21:15:46 GMT, "NOYB" wrote:
"If you lost power in the Gulfstream, you would be up by the Carolina's
before anybody knew you were missing. Not a good situation in a 25' open
boat."

I guess that's probably the best rationale argument for the discrepancy.

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I agree. The gulfstream is also known for its severe and
unpredictable weather.