hi all. been looking at a few boats and ran across a 30 foot hinterhoeller
nonsuch. have to say, its a strange looking old gal, but very roomy inside
and appears to be pretty well built. fairly heavy and the lwl is almost as
long as loa. very nice boat, at least the one i looked at.

ok, how would this thing sail upwind with no jib?? will the rig hold up with
a free standing mast and that strange looking boom?? would appreciate any
info on these vessels.

also saw a freedom 32. also a very nice boat. very roomy inside and also
appears to be well built. this one has a small jib. dont know enough about
them to know if all of em do or not. would also appreciate any input on
these. the one i looked at is new on the market and is a one owner boat that
looks well kept.

right now im leaning towards the nonsuch, but need to do a little more
research on both boats. not in any real hurry, but would like to find
something before the end of this coming summer. only sailing i have done is
on lake mead in a 23 foot centerboard sloop. probably never should have
started, now all i want to do is take a 6 month vacation and go sailing!!

ive been looking for a 30 to 35 footer for a while now. these 2 have the
most room of any of them ive seen except for a 32 foot hunter that also has
a free standing mast. that was a nice boat inside too, but have not read
very many things about a hunter that were good.

will be single handling most of the time. coastal on the west coast. maybe
offshore for short trips. these 2 boats look like a piece of cake to
shorthand. need some experienced advise here folks. any input pro or con
will be much appreciated. thanks. regards, j.d.