Bob is actually a good guy. He just likes to troll everyone with his boat.
But look at what he is getting: others are researching his boat for him,
providing him with information, good/bad critcism, etc. In a twisted way the
topics are sailing related, there is learning on both sides.
If you don't take it personally, it is entertaining and educational. I do
have to hand it to Bob, he puts himself out there, mistakes and all, takes
it all in stride and keeps coming back. You have to admit that he is right a
good number of times.
He does have a "nice" boat and it is fast. Whether it's "better" than anyone
else's is a matter of opinion based upon individual criteria.
Those Beneteau owners must be in a tither with him as point man for the
bunch! Thank God he doesn't own a Pacific Seacraft.
I am concerned, though, about the light air Western Long Island Sound PHRF
for his boat. It knocks it somewhere in the 160 range. Ouch!

Amen!


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All the years I owned my boat I never once looked up her rating cuz I
never wanted to race. However, recently, she did go from Clearwater to
Shell Pt, Fl under sail, 130 miles in just under 28 hours which is
pretty good for a 28' sailboat for that far.
Rob seems so concerned about how hard his rod is and how long his
"boat" is its funny. We all havta compensate for our "shortcomings"
somehow but mostly we arent so obvious.
Seein that he's so into "style", not that theres anything wrong with
that, he oughta jes git some copies of GQ and put em next to the head.
His buddies would all feel at home.