"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
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The people who compliment our boat are generally those with better,
more
attractive boats of their own, such as similar CCA-type boats, Grand
Banks
trawlers, or high-end boats such as Swans and Aldens. Most Hunter and
Catalina owners just stare at it, clueless, wondering what it is.


That's a sad statement for the sailors in your area. Most Catalin and
Hunter owners here already owned a boat like yours. In fact we have a
new Hunter 35 owner here who came out of a Alberg 35 Yawl (One of my
favorites). The young lady we sail with out of HYC restored a Pearson
Wanderer before buying a Catalina 32. Like me she has a new family and
wanted a superior platform to keep sailing. City Island and the whole
area is loaded with boats like yours and most people know what they
are.

What ever gave you the impression that your area was anything like mine?

Max

What ever gave you the impression that your area was anything like
mine?



I know it's not. Well maintained restored classics are commonplace
here. Sounds like you live in the land of Catalina over there.

RB
35s5
NY

"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
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What ever gave you the impression that your area was anything like
mine?



I know it's not. Well maintained restored classics are commonplace
here. Sounds like you live in the land of Catalina over there.

Catalinas, Beneteaus, and Hunters. We have some nice boats, but they are
rare enough that when a new Moody or Hinckley sails into our area, they
attract sailors like flies to rotting meat.

The previous owner of our boat socked over $40K into her just before we
bought her. She attracts a lot of attention, so much so that we have
constant lurkers whenever we cruise to other ports. It can become annoying,
despite the compliments.

Max