On Tue, 20 Apr 2004 19:07:33 +0000, engsol wrote:

Being close to retirement ( 8 days and counting ), I'm looking at every
boat review and boat ad I can get my hands on.

The below listed boats are unfamilar to me. Can anyone express an opinion as to
their suitability for coastal cruising? Blue water sailing? Construction? A
warning to not even consider them would be welcome also. Thanks.....Norm B

42' Mapleleaf Center Cockpit Sloop

Built in Vancouver, popular around here for liveaboard but also seems to sail
well. The bigger 48 is more popular:
http://yachthub.com/listings/image/4/4/440_0_2.jpg
http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listi...ywo=capeyacht&

Lloyd Sumpter
"Far Cove" Catalina 36