is a Freedom 33 Cat Ketch. I like the semi-traditional look, the uniqueness
(is this a word?) of the cat ketch rig in a (more) modern yachts and, from
following the Yahoo owners group, the dedication displayed by the owners for
these boats.
I like the 36 too but not real fond of the big bump out in the cockpit
created by the aft cabin. We (the family and I) enjoy a large(r) cockpit and
this arrangement wouldn't work for us.
I'd like a shoal draft/swing keel but like the openess of the cabin with the
fixed keel (swing keel version has the trunk bisecting the salon), but can't
have everything so probably settle for the fixed keel.
I've seen other more recent cat ketches but most look like most other modern
boats that just happen to have this rig, almost as an after thought while
the Freedoms maintain some of the "chunkyness" of the old cat boats.
Not looking for screaming speed or to wow the dock walkers, but more the
comfort, design, ease of use and style of these boats.
Just trying to start a boat/cruising related discussion.
What do you guys think?