"Capt" Rob wrote:
As the "former" OWNER of a 1986 Seaward, I can tell you that the build
quality is above average. They are known as the "Big Little Boats".

By whom?

They
also sail quite well in a wide range of conditions. They are not
advertised as racer/cruisers, but they are not slugs, either. Let Doug
do a review of the build quality of a Sundowner 36 compared to a
similar
sized Nordic Tug, or Grand Banks.


What makes you think I haven't?

Seawards are indeed a niche boat, as you say. They are for people who
want a
trailer-sailer with more than spartan "camping" accommodations. They
not
only trailer easily, but they can also be run right up to the beach. If

you want to go a bit larger and forget the trailering aspect, you would

logically be looking at a Southerly.

http://sailmag.com/boatreviews/Southerly110/


Thanks, I have already seen several Southerly boats. English
built, quite nice centerboarders.

By the way, someone drove to """"" from Michigan to buy my Seaward
for the full asking price and tow it home. ..... It's ALWAYS a sellers
market for Seawards.


I wonder why there are 5 or 6 around on the various
'for-sale' web pages that have been awaiting a buyer for months.



..... One can only imagine what Doug's motives might be
for even hinting that Seawards are less than well built.

Did I make any hints? All I have said is that one should
take a close look for oneself.


I'm staying out of this, though you'll probably post this.

In other words, Bubbles made this up.

DSK