I guess by perform I mean how tender or stiff it is. But out of
curiousity, what would be your list of racer/cruisers 26 feet and
under. I'm drawn to the 525 because it much less expensive than a J24
or Merit 25.

thanks

r



DSK wrote in message ...
Richard Randall wrote:

Hi,

Can anyone tell me how a Santana 525 performs in costal and offshore
conditions? Thanks so much.

What do you mean by "performs"? It is a fairly lightweight boat and will
not much like big waves. OTOH given a skilled & alert helmsman &
trimmer, surfing one would be a lot of fun.

It would be way down my list of production racer/cruisers for offshore
sailing, but if you've already got one (or are about to get the deal of
a lifetime on one) the offshore caracteristics ought not hold you back.
Shucks people have crossed oceans in waterproofed refrigerator packing
crates.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King