Every boat is different. Sailing a "sister ship" only gives one a fuzzy
picture of what another boat is like. Fine for general impressions, but not
worth much instead of a sea trial.

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"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

"DSK" wrote in message
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Capt. Rob wrote:

The self appointed King of Keels, Douglas King has let us know that he
bought his Hunter 19 without a test sail!!!!


wrong again butt breath

My boats thus far.....
Catalina 27.....1st boat and two test sails before we bought her.

"a well advertised product"


Pearson 30.....sailed two P30's before I bought her.
C&C 32....sailed on sistership before buying

How much experience do you have sailing fin keel mass production
racer-cruisers?
Do you have any experience sailing boats that are NOT mass produced fin
keel racer-cruisers?



35s5...sailed 3 35s5's, two in NY and the boat we bought in Florida.
C&C 121....sea trial pending! This is a boat we're looking at down the
road.


Don't buy a boat without a sea trial and some time aboard or you'll
certainly end up a powerboater like Doug King, the King of Keels!


Maybe if you take sailing seriously, and work at gaining experience &
knowledge, you will become a real sailor and be able to take your family
cruising.

Bubbles never will, which is why he is so bitter.

DSK