A Gunboat is slow compared to this cruiser

[MarkSF]

Originally Posted by deckofficer

If you can't beat 'em, shoot 'em, right?

Wouldn't they normally be considered to be beaten, when you've shot them?

[Sand crab]

I don't like that boat. Too short.

[Seaworthy Lass]

Originally Posted by deckofficer

If speed is your game, and you can deal with the spartan ex-race boat style, this is your boat. Many years ago I bought an ex race boat (Cal 40) and refit for cruising, a fun boat. If you have the coin for a Gunboat, but are willing to trade some luxury for all out speed (30+ kt), just the idea that someone refit a Maxi cat for cruising is out there, but my kind of out there........if I had the coin.
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Oh, I just LOVE it! Love the spartan look too.
A 20 knot breeze on a reach would be such fun! That would plaster a smile on my face for the day

[deckofficer]

Originally Posted by Sand crab

I don't like that boat. Too short.

Geez Bob, I posted it with you in mind.

[Sand crab]

Originally Posted by deckofficer

Geez Bob, I posted it with you in mind.

Wasn't there a post about a Chinese aircraft carrier catamaran? That's just the right size.

[Sand crab]

BTW DO, I posted this boat back in May. Pay attention.
http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...ale-69397.html

[deckofficer]

Originally Posted by Sand crab

BTW DO, I posted this boat back in May. Pay attention.
http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...ale-69397.html

whoops, me bad. I get an F this semester in CF 101.

[Seaworthy Lass]

Originally Posted by deckofficer

whoops, me bad. I get an F this semester in CF 101.

I'd give you a "conceded pass" just for the extra pics. Made me drool

[deckofficer]

Originally Posted by Seaworthy Lass

I'd give you a "conceded pass" just for the extra pics. Made me drool

I think I'm in love. A sailing lass that likes "race boat spartan". You have one lucky hubby.

[boatsail]

Would be extra stable upside down.

Serious, awesome boat!

[Seaworthy Lass]

Originally Posted by deckofficer

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A sailing lass that likes "race boat spartan". You have one lucky hubby.

So he keeps telling me
(But its mutual, he has a lucky wife )

[cwyckham]

Originally Posted by Doodles

Of course you'll need the room for the crew it will take to sail her.

I don't see any reason you couldn't rig her for single handing. Cruisers may want an extra electric windlass to supplement the coffee grinder. I like grinding enough to skip the electric, I think

[Doodles]

Originally Posted by cwyckham

I don't see any reason you couldn't rig her for single handing. Cruisers may want an extra electric windlass to supplement the coffee grinder. I like grinding enough to skip the electric, I think

Yea, maybe if your name is Francis Joyon! I imagine you could count on one hand the number of sailor who could single hand it and they would all be French.

[deckofficer]

Originally Posted by Doodles

Yea, maybe if your name is Francis Joyon! I imagine you could count on one hand the number of sailor who could single hand it and they would all be French.

Doodles,

Your amazing, the owner who is selling is Jacky Setton, French, and yes he set it up to be sailed short handed. You have any stock tips for me?

[44'cruisingcat]

Originally Posted by Doodles

Yea, maybe if your name is Francis Joyon! I imagine you could count on one hand the number of sailor who could single hand it and they would all be French.

At racing speeds yeah probably only a few could single hand it, but if you could be content with maybe only 300 mile days, you could probably just leave the mainsail in it's bag.

BTW is Ellen Macarthur French?