In article .com,
Capt. Rob wrote:
Again, that's just not true. My windrider for example was thrilling to
sail, typically in the north bay, over 10 kts according to my GPS. The
cats I've rented (32-43 feet) were stunningly fast and stable to
boot.


The PDQ we sailed was just not fun. Going upwind was dull. Downwind was
also dull There was no sensation of sailing that made me fall in love
with it. I don't doubt they are popular as they remove many of the
aspects that make sailing so enjoyable for the rest of us. I'm
sorry...I just love it when a boat heals and takes off. I love it when
it picks up and we burry the rail. I love to brace myself in the
cockpit and catch a bit of spray. I love to sail.
If I tire of that I'll get a Cat I suppose, but I hope it's a long way
off. I wouldn't want a cat for the same reasons I don't want a Trawler.

I didn't enjoy the PDQ 32 as much as the Seawind. Sure, for a couple
of hours, it's not like sailing a mono, but for sailing for any length
of time, it's far better.

There's nothing like sailing along with rooster tails behind the
hulls, screaming along at 14kts, without losing your drinks at every
piece of chop.


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