"Scout" wrote in message
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Thanks to all for your responses!

I'm looking with a lustful eye at the Tide 28, http://www.tide28.com/

Haven't seen any US dealers though. Seems like she's a much more seaworthy
craft (than the Mac), and since I like excursions off the Jersey shore, it
would be a real comfort to have that 6' of lead hanging beneath me. And I
like the fact that she'll draw less than 20" for ducking around the back
bays behind Long Beach Island.

Scout

http://www.motosailer.ru/

As you can see there are a few boats in the Mac vein, there was also another
named the "Mast 28" -German manufacturer, saw one at the Chicago sail show
several winters back, it was fairly pricey, around 50k IIRC.
With the exception of the Mac, they are all European boats and might be
difficult to obtain or even inspect on this side of the pond.

John Cairns