I have a 1970 Kendall (the predacesor to the westsail, exact same
hull but has a flush
deck, which I feel is superior to a
cabin top) and a 1973 hardin force 50. I am trying to decide which one to keep. The force is a floating apartment and would be nice if my
family grows or we decide to
live aboard for a spell. What I dont like is the large
cabin top and windows(weak points in a storm), it also has wooden spars (no
teak decks-thank god) and I dont trust a
wheel over a tiller. My Kendall is built like a tank. It is very well put together, with such things as cast lead ballast, and well laid glass. People have been giving me mixed information on which one would fair the best in a storm, which is important to me. I know my Kendall is built well, but I have heard coments that a good 50 footer would do better in storm than a 32 footer. Im not quite sure of the quality of the force 50 ( It was recently passed down to me).
Any help is appreciated, I dont have the time or resorces to own two boats. One has got to go.
Thanks.