On Tue, 31 Jul 2007 20:16:51 -0400, "Leanne" wrote:

this type of boat are seldom seen in Scandinavian waters. Written
information, including tests are rare too - but what I have read and been
told so far about 'Fisher 37' has caught my attention to a degree where I
consider it to be between the two or three most interesting types of boats
suitable for my planned Circumnavigation

I've never sailed on one but I've seen a few. Nice looking boats but
very short rigged for anything but reaching off in the trade winds.
That means lots of time under power of course, and all of the usual
issues with long range power boats apply. What is the fuel range? Is
there any provision for back up power? Is the engine designed for
continuous operation? What about stabilization/roll control?

Most LRCs consider some form of roll control essential for offshore
passage making, and steadying sails are generally viewed as
inadequate/ineffective.