"John Cairns" wrote in message
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Spent a week on this Moody 38 CC. Thought it was a pig to weather, would
have to try one without the inmast furling to properly evaluate it. That
being said, the aft cabin was pretty nice, a real aft cabin AND it had a
pilot berth between the aft cabin and main salon.

Sorry to hear about its windward capability. That boat is high on our
list of replacements for our current vessel. They certainly look
beautiful, and well-made. Guess I'd better sail one before spending much
time wanting one.

Max

I would try to get a model without the in mast for a test sail then, with
the layout it really is a nice cruiser. It is fairly wet upwind also,
needs a dodger.

A cordial youngish couple pulled into our marina on one in August of '04.
Flag blue hull and everything shining like new. It had a rather tall
dodger, and they claimed it kept them dry and comfortable. I don't recall
if theirs had in-mast RF, but I'd never opt for that. But that boat got me
wishing I could find a nice, recent example. We'll definitely do a sail
trial before signing anything. I may not have to worry, however--there are
very few of them stateside.

Max