It's the best boat I've ever owned really stable and easy to handle, takes the weather well (I've had her in a force 6 squall which came out of nowhere and 6' swell and she took it in her stride) points well to windward and bags of room inside for stowage. I used to have a 1956 mahogany one but had to sell her as she was too elderly for racing. I've got a fibreglass one now and really pleased with her. I think for an all-rounder boat, she's right up there with the Wayfarer. It's just a shame my local authority have made all the damned bridges so low!
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"Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe."
~ Abraham Lincoln
"Be prepared, not scared."
~ Cody Lundin
Sadly, yeah. If you locked it up they'd pinch the b**dy locks too! Might have to chance it though, i've sailed on the north sea a few times, its fantastic! My friend took me on her yacht for my birthday a couple of years ago and we night sailed up to Tynemouth from hartlepool, great times! Might trailer the boat up the coast and sail over to the farne islands.
I sailed a few years ago on coniston to "wild cat island" from Swallows and Amazons, was great sailing into the secret harbour and exploring
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There is something about being on water. I get a really good feeling, different from being in the forest, but just as good.
Definitely, I love being on the water, whether its racing, cruising, powerboating or paddling. Sail is definitely my favourite though, can't get enough of it!
Ne te confundant illigitimi It is always a pleasure to see what you can make !, instead of buying it ready made. R Proenneke.