You seem to think that only a ULDB is able to move in light airs.... I can
prove you wrong with my crab crusher. A Cabo Rico 38 is great in light air.
I know.. I've sailed one for 3 weeks in the Bahamas.

Although it takes no talent at all to get a fin keeled ULDB moving in light
air.... the true test of a sailor is to get comparable performance from a
medium displacement vessel in the same conditions.

CM

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...
| Those lines are timeless and exquisite.
| They define grace and power. Unless you are racing in a class... why would
| you want a boat that looks like every other off the mold knock off??
|
| When you're moving up to bigger and better boats, it's best to take the
| learning curve easy. You mention Cabo Rico and Hans Christian boats....and
they
| are duds here due to light air. J-Boats are popular due to light air
ability.
| You have to sail what suits your cruising grounds and not cater to what
other
| people deem a "character boat."
| There's no "character" in motoring an Island Packet 35 around in 5 knots
where
| my C&C can sail easily.
|
| RB