"Wilbur Hubbard" wrote in message
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"Joe" wrote in message
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On Jul 2, 3:56 am, "Scout" wrote:


Her she is in the slip, I'll post pics and vids as I get more time with
her.http://downloads.c-2.com/photos/1183302037.jpg

Cheers,
Scout


That's a good looking boat Scout. Looks stout and seaworthy.

Joe


Looks are deceiving. That's not a very seaworthy boat. And what's with the
lazy jacks on a 25-foot boat. Pretty useless having extra lines to foul
the sail and chafe when the sail is small enough to handle easily.

1) seaworthy would be a turtle on the sliding companionway hatch.
2) seaworthy would be hanked-on headsails, lose the roll up system.
3) seaworthy would be real running lights on the bow. You know, something
that could be seen...
4) seaworthy would be double lowers on the mainmast.
5) seaworthy would be double lifelines.
6) seaworthy would be at least two different anchors and rodes at the
ready on the sprit.
7) an open transom is not seaworthy.
8) seaworthy would be a real keel. That thing looks like it has one of
those retractable keels. Good for trailering but definitely NOT seaworthy.
9) Those Hunter-copy stern rail seats are an unseaworthy gimmick.
10) Only one cleat on the bow. What a joke. There should be at least four
or a bollard of some sort for affixing lines.

You're welcome!

Wilbur Hubbard

Wilbur
Ah, always the curmudgeon, but that doesn't make you wrong. You're not
entirely right, but your points are well taken. My boat, your boat, any
boat, could always be a little better. Much of what we consider desirable is
relative. I'd like a boat that could accommodate a 6'4" captain a little
better. The world is built for short guys like you, and my poor head pays
the price when I don't duck. But I'm not going to say my boat sucks because
the head room is only 5'10". I'm also not going to say it sucks just
because it wouldn't be my first choice in which to ride out a Katrina.

Since you appreciate honesty, I'll be honest back with you, and tell you
that I really do think you are right in some of your points, but in others I
think you are just being cantankerous for your own pleasure. For instance,
those stern rail seats are frigging awesome my friend, and you are too smart
to not know that. For another instance, I know the open stern would be bad
in rough seas, but on my very first dunk, I appreciated the fun it adds to a
sail - and to be sure, I'm in it for the fun.

If the boat sinks, I have the strength and fortitude to save myself. If you
were sailing with me, I might be able to drag your crabby ass to shore too.
And I would, because in spite of your well documented Asperger's tendencies,
I do believe you might as well be screaming that you need to feel loved and
appreciated. So in that spirit, I thank you for your good intentions and
concern for my safety. You are a good friend and I appreciate you.
Scout