"Capt. Rob" wrote in message

Why sail at all. Stay home and pretend and save on the gas.

Well I used to live aboard Bob... so I was home! :-) When I'm out now... I'm
still at home.... we go out for the sailing not the speed nor destination.
I can bring my vessel in at 0300hrs as easily as I can at 1500hrs.
Gas?? I thought we were talking about light air sailing... Oh! I see...
it's a motor reflex for you! [Pun Intended] :-)

Sounds like a trawler is in your future.

Nope... Overproof is in my future. I really don't want any other boat. My
friend though is looking at a Nordhaven... now that's a Trawler!


A difference of 2 or 3 knots is huge. Not only does th speed add a fun
factor, it might also get you to a destination on a light air day
without resorting to the engine.

Well if you are on a schedule and the destination is back to your dock
because you have appointments... sure the extra 15 minutes might make a
difference. To most of us it's the trip... not the destination that counts
Bob.

Otherwise it sounds like you have a Trawler in your future. :-)

Actually it isn't.

Actually... Yes it is! 7'6" cockpit seats. The area behind the wheel cannot
be counted as cockpit space since it requires to be clear underway and
practically useless at the mooring... or in your case.. the dock.

Nope. The engine fits neatly through the companionway. Why would I put
it on a truck? It only has 250 hours and I'm at a full service yard.

Wow..... is the engine hour meter mounted on your engine like you told me
it was on Ghost?..:-)
Mine has 411 hours and it's over 8 years old.
Have you ever removed an engine through a companionway?? I have... it's no
fun at all.


A total myth. I rarely get colds, my wife never does and my son has yet
to be sick at all. We have AC of course. The key is to know how to use
a climate control system at home or on a boat. I doubt you even know
why temperature can effect health and how to control it properly. You
learn a few things when your wife works in Critical Care.

No Bob... I doubt you have much experience with climate nor temperature. You
are city born, bred and raised. AC will impede your body's natural ability
to aclimatize. You will go from cold to hot without suitable transition
time. Colds are prevalent to those who work in freezer and reefer units. Air
flow works much better to keep one comfortable. Other than that I would
reccomend better insulation. [ Caveat- steel boats with dark paint that
attract, hold and generate heat may be an exception]



Well of course you wouldn't know. You own a turtle with sails.
Performance cruising refers to a vessel which splits duty between
cruisability and fast sailing. And so my 35s5 is faster than most
cruising boats like yours, or Island Packets, Bristols, Catalinas,
Pearsons and so on. But it's not as fast as a stripped out C&C 34r or
J-35. It scores great on speed and very good on comfort. If you
actually enjoy sailing my boat is more rewarding. If you're out there
for some sea air, the water and drinking any boat will pretty much do.
On the LIS, a boat like yours crawls in the light winds. And Mooron, I
LIKE your boat. It's certainly well built and great for trips. But for
the type of sailing many of us do, it's the wrong boat.

Well Bob... nobody is doubting the abilities of your vessel..... but it
isn't a cruiser by any stretch of the imagination... it's a large coastal
daysailor. Now seriously Bob.... you have no idea how my vessel would
perform on the LIS do you?! You are making assumptions based of
generalities. If you want an idea.... it's match even upwind and way faster
downwind than a Contessa 32. That's based on sailing against 3 separate
Contessa 32s. I'm very happy with the speed and the power of my vessel.
Although I'm glad you like your boat.... I must say I find that the lines
look rather generic and the design is comparable to the plethora of like
vessels found at a charter company. My vessel always draws many compliments
and inquiries. It has a graceful sheer and wineglass hull..... the bowsprit
not only compliments the vessel's lines but adds a safe working area when
changing headsail. I have real Burmese Teak in the cabin... not veneer. My
galley is stainless. The vessel is airy and cool even on the hottest days
[36c to 42C here... or 97F to 107F].... without AC!

Anyway ... Best of Luck with your new boat.

CM