The Crossover boat of the Year?

[Rhwins]

Originally Posted by Island Time O25

Aahh, nothing to imbue a sense of a lovely off shore capable vessel as the site of numerous sea level ports.

They are indispensable to finding reefs on the leeward side

[clockwork orange]

Originally Posted by Polux

Maybe you don't know about the new Hinkley? I guess that the ones that like the Grand Soleil would like the contemporary Hinckley too...except in what regards the price

Much sexier than the old Hinkleys imho

[IntoMyHealth]

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[Liam Wald]

Originally Posted by StuM

> American jury said

You mean the panel from Sailing World magazine?

They also picked another Grand Soleil as their "Luxury Cruiser of the Year"

I don't suppose that Grand Soleil advertise with them, do they?

Having worked in media/publishing/advertiusing I can say without question that what StuM is alluding to is absolutely correct.
High dollar advertisers get preferential editorial coverage and product promotion while non-advertisers are lucky to get a passing glance.
That said, the boat looks pretty darn good to me.

[clockwork orange]

Originally Posted by IntoMyHealth

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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, this one does nothing for me, but I do appreciate that others opinions, like mine are right, for them.

[robert sailor]

I think cross over is just another name for tacking

[four winds]

Originally Posted by Dockhead

I don't know about the design, but that sheet lead sure needs to come back. Wow! It should be against the law to sell carbon sails to people who can't trim their sails

Maybe if the foot wasn't laying against the spinnaker on deck it wouldn't look so off trim?

[four winds]

Doin the "helmsman swap" dance. One, two, step, slide, lift. :-)


Like the Grand Soliel and the new Hinkley. If I actually had an money a modern boat it would be.

[Orion Jim]

Originally Posted by clockwork orange

Ugly? not to my eyes, we all have different ideas of what looks good, personally I never found any Cape Dory good looking, even for their type. Ugly sheerline on every one of them and comfort is just as subjective as looks.

[Polux]

This is also called a crossover and to my point of view it makes sense to call it that way:

[HappyMdRSailor]

Originally Posted by Polux

This is also called a crossover and to my point of view it makes sense to call it that way:

Wouldn't this be nice...

I could overlook a little fuel consumption for 25kts...