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Just out of curiosity: Is a classic design with a narrow stern, large
overhang, v-shaped hull and long keel easier to take a sight on than a
modern wide-bodied yacht? Or is there no real difference. For starters I
can walk away from the helm without my big girl straying from her
course. Owning a classic design is fun but I hate to admit that I am
sometimes envy those flashy racers a bit.

Axel

-----Original Message-----
From: William Allen [mailto:allen@GLOBEMARKETS.COM]
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 03:58
To: NAVIGATION-L@LISTSERV.WEBKAHUNA.COM
Subject: Re: De Lurk


Axel,

In a pinch, I'd get rid of the job and head west into the sunset ... Or
so I like to dream.

I have a 50' old classic offshore wooden trawler, designed by Arthur
Defever in the mid-1960s.  In fact, he owned my boat for 2 years until
he built a new boat for himself.  The little ship is a very comfortable
ocean crosser, including a traditional saloon with fireplace, engine
telegraphs, and other nice touches not found on today's boats.

I keep her in Santa Barbara, CA and cruise primarily among the offshore
islands around here.  Although I have plans to head down to Cabos San
Lucas this spring.  And I too have my eye on that once in a lifetime
dream of the circumnavigation.

Regards,
Bill Allen

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:NAVIGATION-L@LISTSERV.WEBKAHUNA.COM] On Behalf Of Axel Vis
Sent: Monday, February 10, 2003 9:59 AM
To: NAVIGATION-L@LISTSERV.WEBKAHUNA.COM
Subject: Re: De Lurk


Save a few emails I think I qualify as a lurker aswell. I own a Canadian
built Reliance 40'. She is a impressive and massive long keeler I enjoy
sailing immensely.  I usually sail around the 'Ijsselmeer' (The
Netherlands) and the 'Waddenzee', a tricky estuarie to the north of
holland. And yes, I am a blue water wanna-be aswell. I hope to do some
serious sailing in the future. What other point is there in owning a
money-drain. But like so many others I have not yet given up job,
friends and the prospect of children. Allthough all the previous mix
well with long distance cruising except perhaps a job.

Cheers,

Axel

   

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