And Bart has quite a bit more yet.


wrote:
Yes. *When he sailed on Setanta, he said that it was the
82'nd type of boat that he had sailed on. *He has had two or three
more
since. * So he is well on the way to 100!!

I guess that I have sailed on about 15 different models.


I haven't kept track, but it is interesting to compare the different
characterisitics of different types of boats. And little things can
make a difference in "cruisability" like handholds around the
companionway or good place to hang a wet jacket. Little things can be
modified & changed (to some extent) too.



My experience is mainly based on a single boat. *Fortunately,
I seem to have made the right choice.

Maybe you have a knack for it?

heh heh
Yes and No!

I was lucky enough to belong to a club that had a real
ethos of giving "experience" to its members. *I managed
6, or 8 Channel crossings in different boats before I bought
my boat. *

That sounds great, and obviously gave you a good basis for choice... I
think JL is on a similar path with taking lessons, chartering, and
(hopefully) delivering & crewing, before committing to purchase.


...When I went to buy the boat, *I took two of the
club's most experienced sailors to help me spec it. *I only
overruled them on one item. *They said that I should go for
the aluminium toerail. *I went for the pretty teak toerail. *I
was wrong!


Pretty = good
I just spent a few days working on our varnish.. yes it's a PITA, yes
it's worth it IMHO

Fresh Breezes- Doug King