Minty Alpinist wrote:
So how about details pertinent to the 210?

My wife didn't like the situation of the head.

DSK said that the B210 is "a bit more cumbersome to trailer than we
liked." I've also heard that it can be a little bit of a struggle to
rig, even with factory rigging system.

Well, it's a matter of personal opinion. How often are you going to
trailer the boat, launch it from a ramp, etc etc? We kept our boat in
the driveway and did the rig/launch thing every time we sailed it, so
this was a high priority for us. If you plan on keeping it even part
time in a slip or on a mooring, then it becomes much less so.





DSK: What is cumbesome? Heavy (2500 lb) and tall (2-foot draft plus
big freboard)? I've got a truck to pull with so weight and drag won't
be much of an issue. I can guess that working on the boat while it
sits on a trailer can be a pain.

"Cumbersome" is relative, but there are several absolute quantifiers.
For example, how deep does the trailer need to be immersed to float
on/off? Can this be achieved at average boat ramps in the areas you want
to sail? Do you need to rig a tongue extension (a major PITA to me, but
many people claim to not mind)? Do you need to tote a ladder and tie it
to the gunwhale to get on board when the boat is on the trailer? Setting
up the mast... how many discrete steps are there? What is the minimum
amount of time it would take to get the boat from roadworthy to
seaworthy, and what are the chances of a potentially dangerous error?



What about that "unique" CB mechanism, especially vs. winch and cable?

I liked the Beneteau mechanism much better than any winch & cable I've
seen... however, note that I have not personally owned one...

Is that CB "housing" padded or what?

Don't know


What about the double rudder mechanism, does this need
reinforcement/rebuilding?

I really don't think so. A friend of mine sailed one these boats pretty
hard for several season (in Charleston SC) and never mentioned a problem.


How is the hardware outfit? looks like two pretty small winches, are
these sufficient? (My last 2 boats were too small to need winches so
Iduhknow)

For normal sailing, they're fine. The jib is small. If you were to run a
spinnaker and do a lot of tight reaching, you might want some bigger
winches.


Boat has a B4/C6 CE Certification (up to 45 miles offshore in B-force
4, inshore to B-force 6). What's the reality?

Don't know. It's got good stability under sail and also has positive
flotation.


Anyone have personal experience with the B-210?

I've sailed on two different ones several times and sailed in company
with them dozens of times... includes racing. I liked them, but not
enough to buy one

They're great looking boats IMHO and they sail quite well, although not
a sport boat.


Ever see the Far Side cartoon: "Beware of Doug"?

Yep. That means the other Doug, though. He's the bad twin.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King