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Joe wrote:
(Jonathan Ganz) wrote in message ...
Joe, you're one sad little boy... so much anger... I mean get past
it... for your own good.


Anger at what Jonboy?

It's pretty obvious Joey.

And your Cal 20 is great for small lakes.... but thats about it.

Actually, Cal 20s have crossed the Pacific, but I wouldn't recommend
it. It does pretty well on the SF bay.. a bit more challenging that
you're typical small lake.
--
Jonathan Ganz (j gan z @ $ail no w.c=o=m)
http://www.sailnow.com
"If there's no wind, row."

Nutsy?

If you had a walk-thru transom, why would you keep the step-ladder?

If I wasn't so damn old, I'd install a cold plate in my chest ice box.

Capitol, after a lot of discussion, removed the beautiful, teak
drop-leaf table and finally gave me the space I wanted in the
Pilothouse.

Really, Capital Yachts did a good job of helping me make the changes
that I wanted for my last boat. Even to suggesting the cold plate for
the ice box, which I over ruled.

I'm a very happy old sailor with my last boat. Works for me!

Ole Thom

I'm a very happy old sailor with my last boat. Works for me!

Glad to hear it, Thom. If only the Gulf 32 was a better sailing boat I'd really
want one.

RB

"Bobsprit" wrote

My C&C 32 has proven to be an all around great boat. But
there are some areas where she falls short

1) 6'6 bunks are still too short for me. Few boats deal well with this
problem.

It is well known that sailors prefer long bunks to wide ones.

2) Her head is a bit small.

Bring a shoe horn.

3) I'd prefer a longer anchor roller.

Easy. Change it.

4) Her aft cleat arrangement is not ideal.

Most boats screw this up. Change them. I like Herreshoff Cleats

5) Her traveler system needs an upgrade.

What is wrong with it?

6) She predates those very practical walk-thru transoms by a mile.

So you want to sacrifice safety for convenience? Smart idea if you
never go offshore.

Some items can be fixed...some would be a bit involved. Now, what aspect
of
your boat's performance and ergonomics would you change and how? What MUST
you
have on your next boat that isn't part of your current vessel's design?

I'd like an easier way to get in the boat from the water. An open transom,
or better yet, a flip down transom that turns into a dinghy dock.

Bart

Piano salon, stables, and servants quarters...
"Bart Senior" wrote in message
et...
"Bobsprit" wrote

My C&C 32 has proven to be an all around great boat. But
there are some areas where she falls short

1) 6'6 bunks are still too short for me. Few boats deal well with this
problem.

It is well known that sailors prefer long bunks to wide ones.

2) Her head is a bit small.

Bring a shoe horn.

3) I'd prefer a longer anchor roller.

Easy. Change it.

4) Her aft cleat arrangement is not ideal.

Most boats screw this up. Change them. I like Herreshoff Cleats

5) Her traveler system needs an upgrade.

What is wrong with it?

6) She predates those very practical walk-thru transoms by a mile.

So you want to sacrifice safety for convenience? Smart idea if you
never go offshore.

Some items can be fixed...some would be a bit involved. Now, what aspect
of
your boat's performance and ergonomics would you change and how? What
MUST
you
have on your next boat that isn't part of your current vessel's design?

I'd like an easier way to get in the boat from the water. An open
transom,
or better yet, a flip down transom that turns into a dinghy dock.

Bart