On Wed, 13 Sep 2006 04:03:42 -0400, "Eisboch"
wrote:

19-20 knots isn't what Shortwave calls "oomph". He needs a gas turbine.

That can be arranged, SMOM (Small Matter Of Money). There are some
production cruisers out there that will run at 30+ kts but they burn
over 3 gallons per mile.

BTW ... there's a newer 52' GB Europa next door to me right now. I was
talking to the owner yesterday. It's for sale. It's a very nice, roomy
boat, but I still like the classic design like yours and Mrs.E's little 36.

Yes, I prefer the Classic GBs also but I don't think they are in new
production any longer. There are good used ones around but they need
to be carefully surveyed.


The only thing her boat does not have that I insist on before we do any
summertime cruising is air conditioning. I've talked to Kingman and they
will be installing one in the engine room this winter.

I assume you will get reverse cycle A/C that can also heat? It's a
nice thing on chilly mornings.