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"KLC Lewis" wrote in message
et... "Capt. JG" wrote in message easolutions... I was fortunate that the previous owner of the Sabre dealt with those sorts of issues. How did you like the CT? I had a very pleasant trip on a slightly larger version (48) some years ago. Didn't much like the hydraulic steering, but other than that, it was a nice boat. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com We had the pilothouse version, ketch rigged (I'm a dyed-in-the-wool ketchie), 1972 model IIRC. It sailed very well, very seakindly and no bad habits. Full keel, of course, very thick and heavy glass, displaced about 28,000 dry and empty. It had Edison quadrant steering, not hydraulic, and rudder feel was adequate although I still prefer a tiller. If I had it all to do over again, I wouldn't go pilothouse as it gives up entirely too much living space for the inside helm which is of questionable value. The pilothouse version also puts the engine under the saloon sole, which is raised to accomodate it, which is the primary cause of the reduced living space. And I would seriously inspect that puppy, looking for any dryrot in the deck core and house -- ours was in bad shape and we had to completely rebuild the deckhouse. But it's hard to beat a William Garden design for good sailing. Kind of a handful for single-handing, though, as she was rigged. But that could be fixed easily enough. I like the ketch model also... almost bought a Pearson 356. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com |
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