"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
oups.com...

Yeah, those Pearson brake recalls REALLY effected sailing
performance!!! And my Sedona has totally different handling and
features from other 2006 Sedonas!!!


Thank you.

It was Jonathan who said:

Every boat is different. Sailing a "sister ship" only gives one a fuzzy
picture of what another boat is like. Fine for general impressions, but
not
worth much instead of a sea trial.


It was Doug who said:

Agreed, but then it's also true that you can learn a lot
about how a boat sails... specifically, what techniques it
rewards and which ones it doesn't... sailing a sistership.

The vast majority of production boats are far from
one-design, details of hull construction (if not actual hull
shape) and rig vary tremendously over a production run.
Still, the basic proportions of hull, foils, rig, etc are so
close that the boats will behave pretty much the same. Then
again, to jump on a sisership with different sails &
different tuning might give you the impression that it's a
completely different boat.

As for the specifics of a given boat's gear, deck layout,
wiring, etc etc... you're right on, a sistership is useless
as a teaching platform.

I'm glad to see you agreeing with them. They both have lots of experience,
qualifications and awards for sailing. You will learn a lot from them in
during your long sailing apprenticeship.

BTW A Pearson sailboat does not have brakes. I can understand your
gullibility and all, but who ever told you that did you no favor. Other Kia
2006 Sedonas do have the potential for radically different handling and
performance. That's why they were recalled.

Hang in there Bob, you'll catch on. Eventually.