Dave J
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I would appreciate any suggestions, Bob. The budget is flexible. I've read through your book a couple of times and have enjoyed your boat reviews.
Good idea on the autopilot remote. I think that would be a slick way to go. Also, heat is a definite plus. We like the idea of year around use.
I suppose worrying about an extra half knot or 5 degrees better angle for just a knocking around the sound and daysailing boat for a couple of retirees doesn't pay. Maybe I wouldn't even notice the difference in the wing vs the fin keel. I bought a new J29 years ago and loved the way it sailed. I had a Santana 30 whose performance pleased me. We charted a great Panda 40 many years ago which we loved. I've had other fin keel sailboats and sailed on others' and now that I think about it, they were all fun to sail so maybe I'm overthinking the performance end. I appreciate the input.
I don't have the forum lingo down so not sure what "^^^ this" means, Bump This?
Good idea on the autopilot remote. I think that would be a slick way to go. Also, heat is a definite plus. We like the idea of year around use.
I suppose worrying about an extra half knot or 5 degrees better angle for just a knocking around the sound and daysailing boat for a couple of retirees doesn't pay. Maybe I wouldn't even notice the difference in the wing vs the fin keel. I bought a new J29 years ago and loved the way it sailed. I had a Santana 30 whose performance pleased me. We charted a great Panda 40 many years ago which we loved. I've had other fin keel sailboats and sailed on others' and now that I think about it, they were all fun to sail so maybe I'm overthinking the performance end. I appreciate the input.
I don't have the forum lingo down so not sure what "^^^ this" means, Bump This?