You mean their new(ish) Morris retro-classic, that looks like an old
J-class AmCup yacht?


Jeff wrote:
Yes, that's the one. (Morris retro-classic???)

I do wonder about retracting the keel further than the depth of the rudder.


Hey, that carbon fiber is *great* stuff; don't have to worry
about hitting rocks with your rudder any more!


The expense there is in rebuilding it from ballast up, installing new
electrical & plumbing systems, and having a year-round staff to keep
it looking sharp. Not quite as much show off value; although driving
up to the sailing club in a vintage Rolls driven by a chauffer wearing
white gloves adds the right touch.


Jeff wrote:
The real classy thing is to be able to say its been in the family for 60
years, and never needed a refit. And the real Yankee touch is to be 80
years old, row out to the mooring in your Coquina, and single hand it.


Definitely agreed. Shows the difference between class and
just plain being rich. You can't buy 'been in the family for
60 years.'

DSK