Jim, Thanks for the advice. Yes, I've owned a boat before. I've sailed
Santanas, Hunters, Catalinas, J-Boats, and a Wauquiez Hood
(the Hood for just a week though.) ...the usual Ford/Chevy lineup.
My goal was to learn a bit about boats that I'm not familar with,
per the list.
Norm B

On Wed, 21 Apr 2004 03:06:22 GMT, Jim wrote:

Wow, what a list. Have you ever owned a boat before? If not, I'd like
to suggest you buy something like a 1965-75 Cal 25, learn to sail it,
hang out around the marina. Sometime next year, donate the thing to the
boy scouts (You might come out a bit ahead on the $).

Then see what's on your list.
Jim

engsol wrote:
Being close to retirement ( 8 days and counting ), I'm looking at every
boat review and boat ad I can get my hands on.

The below listed boats are unfamilar to me. Can anyone express an opinion as
to their suitability for coastal cruising? Blue water sailing? Construction?
A warning to not even consider them would be welcome also.
Thanks.....Norm B

42' Mapleleaf Center Cockpit Sloop
1971 Scampi
Palmer Johnson 34'
1976 Rafiki 37
1964 Spencer35'
Baba 35
27' Albin Vega
Peterson 35'
31 Vindo Sloop