rhys wrote:

On Mon, 25 Apr 2005 17:23:58 -0400, Rodney Myrvaagnes
wrote:


From double-handed experience the J30 is more entertaining to sail and

much faster than the boats you mentioned.


If you've raced you would probably love "cruising" a J30 or most Js
for that matter. C&C 30s and 33s also make that "glorified daysailer"
mark in that they are safe and stable, but still can be actively
sailed fast.

If your accomodations don't need to exceed an Origo, a Koolatron and a
few sleeping bags, you have a lot of choice also in the 1/4 tonner
fleet, although headroom's an issue.

Solo and getting on a bit, I would say 33 feet is a good practical
limit, because you have to move fast or be quite skilled indeed to
dock alone with something much bigger in most fast cruisers.

A Westsail 32 or a Contessa, on the other hand, will just hit the dock
and stop. G

R.

The best way to sail "fast" is to leave the phone at home, rip out
the knotmeter, and pull all the ropes a little too tight. Fast is a
relative term. Some sail to be competetive, and some sail to get
away from it all. Just ask yourself if the seagulls worry about
going fast enough.

If the numbers on an electronic instrument are more important to you
than sailing "well", sell the boat and buy a top fuel dragster.

Otherwise, it just becomes a contest to see who's craziest and will
spend the most money for the sake of a .1 on the knotmeter, or
another scratch on some trophy.

At least, that's not why I sail. You must please youreslf.

Terry K