* Maxprop wrote, On 5/3/2007 8:21 AM:
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With all this money you've been flaunting, I'm surprised you're not
considering a newer Tartan 40-something or a Sabre. Even an X-boat or a
Sweden Yachts of 40 or so feet would seem more to the point, especially with
your growing family. I don't even board the C&Cs any longer at boat shows.
Where they used to be high quality yachts with decent interiors and good
sailing habits, I think they've followed the cheap Euro charter boat
philosophy of late, with homely interiors, lots of flimsy plastic, and
prices that will buy much nicer boats from a variety of manufacturers.


What need would Bob have with a cruising boat like a Sabre or Tartan?
He has no desire for a boat designed for longer cruises. In fact,
the extra 8K lbs would just be a liability trying to leave the dock.
Bob is looking for a lighter, faster daysailer that provides the most
fun on a 1 hour jaunt with a pickup crew. Nothing wrong with that,
Bob is just acknowledging that the performance is more important to
him right now than the comfort.

As for his "growing" family, it will be a few years before Thom (and
any additions) are taking up much space on a daysailer; Bob will be
selling 99 in a year or two anyways.