"Capt. Rob" wrote in message

Hmmmm. I don't think tightening a windex and installing new gear (such
as a second station mic and Ipod) equate to the poor Nordica's
cavalcade of upkeep, repairs and wiring/wood/glass issues and leaks.
Let us not compare apples to oranges when all you have is a rotted
Cumquat.

Well... teak doesn't rot and the boat doesn't leak. Straightening a Windex
is routine maintenance and installing upgrades is a project... much like
replacing cable to the secondary nav light system.[which by the way was
installed when I purchased the boat] Seems to me like you have as many of
the "cavalcade of upkeep" situations that you claim I have!

Nonetheless.... you purchased a very barebones boat. It appears bereft of
the basic equipment. You'll have your work cut out just installing the base
requirements for day sailing..... let alone attempting to meet Cat.-I specs.

I must say..... for a plastic sailboat, nothing speaks low maintenance like
a 35s5.
I bet the Mac26X sailors are envious of you.

CM-