On Mar 6, 4:11*pm, wrote:
On Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:01:18 -0800, ray lunder
wrote:

Anyone owned a steel hulled sailboat in the 40 foot range and have
some advice on what to look for when buying one? Thanks as always.

Make sure the steering quadrant can't fail and sink the boat by poking
holes in the hull.

For that size and weight of boat; lots of money! Health and fitness
and a certain amount of strength. Also probably some crew, unless it
is fitted with fairly elaborate gear.
Good luck.