Joe wrote:
Has the chance to Sail aboard a Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 40 DS.

Sweet boat! Kevlar everywere.

Suprised me just how nice it was.

What a nice airy, light, open cabin.

http://www.jeanneau.fr/eng/index.cfm...dex.cfm&type=1

Check it out. First good French item I ever seen.

The French build a number of good boats. Ironically, one of my favorites
is built by family business who apparently has Spanish roots.

http://www.garciaaluminum.com/index.htm

Fresh Breezes- Doug King