On 2008-07-13 19:36:33 -0400, "Glenn Ashmore" said:

I still have 2 A80 that I will sell at cost but they are not big enough
for a decent size cruiser.

I take serious exception to the A80s (aluminum, 15#) not being big
enough for a "decent size" cruiser!

My experience has been that an A80 is significant overkill for our
lovely lady, and she's definitely decent.

They were deemed large enough for 34' or so when I got our first, I
believe conservatively.

Our A80 beat out about every opponent in widely-divergent places on the
Chesapeake over the years. The opposition, whatever was on 45-50'
cruising boats, dragged. Ours was always the "safety", but all too
often the whole raftup depended upon us in the morning.

The S80 we now have has demonstrated superior holding ability to the
A80 throughout the Chesapeake. Its astounded me, who was astounded by
the A80's capabilities.

--
Jere Lull
Xan-à-Deux -- Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD
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