One of the things I loved about my 40 (and my current boat) was the fact that she was so weatherly and easily-driven. Sailing back to Newport from Cuttyhunk I would often be able to sail when all the Benehuntacats were motoring, or if they sailed they would slowly fade off to leeward and end up motoring while I sailed. And yes, I often took Peregrine (and my current boat) out for a sail and a beer with just the #3 jib set. Andy Currently singlehanding aboard Masquerade south of Atlantic City sailing at 7.5 knots with 14 apparent at 50 degrees and Santana playing loud but tasteful. Heaven!
Andrew Burton 26 Beacon Hill Newport, RI USA 02840 http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ +401 965-5260 > > > > The good thing about the older design is that when cruising, you can sail > with just the genoa. I drive some friends crazy with their modern euro boats > that cannot sail without the main up. I am pushing 7 knots, towing a dinghy > with a 135 genoa in a 15 knot breeze and they can not keep up under full > sail. Most modern boats today fall into that category. > >
