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DSK wrote:

Harlan Lachman wrote:
Does anyone have sail boat recommendations for a couple in their 80s?
Frankly, my dad has a lot of trouble moving quickly and so much less
strength that he makes me appear to be Atlas. He has tried powerboats
twice but frankly he loves to go out and sail on Long Island Sound.

I am interested in sail boats with equipment or specifically earmarked
for the older sailor which are designed to allow those with less
strength to succeed. He could keep it at a dock to charge up electrical
stuff...


http://www.santanasailboats.com/boat...0/harbor20.htm

Have not sailed one of these myself, but there are a few
around and they look like fun... easy to handle from what
I've seen.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King

I owned a Harbor 20. My folks owned the Alerion 28. I got a letter from
the factory re the H 20 warning me that one of their boats sunk, killing
its skipper. I had had floation added to my boat. They would not
guarantee me the boat would not sink if taking in water so I sold it.
Also, as per responses to other posts, I think they would prefer to be
in a larger, more comfortable boat.

Harlan

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