"D Peterson" wrote in message
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People:

Good points, bad points, approx value, utility for coastal sailing etc. No
intention to use for blue water hops.

Looking at a keel model, not the c/b one.

Appreciate information from people that have owned one or at least sailed
a
fair bit but this is ASA so ignorant and uninformed opinions will be
read as well. At least, to start with......

David--my boat is a rather traditional CCA-type boat of 34'. Two years ago
an Irwin Citation 31 (I think--I estimated it's length) passed us as if we
were sitting still when both of us were under auxiliary power--no sails.
Later the wind came up, we caught and passed it like it was sitting still.
Our boat is deceptively fast under sail; very similar to a Catalina 34. I
really know nothing about the Citations, but they seem to be of average
speed under sail. They also all seem to be in rough shape around here.

Max