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On 8 Dec 2004 23:26:00 -0800, wrote:
- Make: I have been looking mostly at Catalinas,
Columbias, and some Newports, as these are
the boats most commonly offered around here.
Is any of these considerably better or worse than
the others?
Are there other Types I should seek or avoid?
I have raced for five years on a Newport 27. Good boat, but it's a C&C
design. This means it's fast and seaworthy, but the balsa cored decks
are prone to rot unless remedial action is taken.
It is essentially a C&C 27 Mk I hull with different topsides and
around 1,800 lb. less weight, as in around 5,700 lbs. It can be a bit
tender, but it's fast, fast, fast for its size.
I would say it's a good little sailor, but it's strictly a couples
boat for weekending.
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