sassy1996
12th August 2008, 01:41 PM
Anybody out there have any info or opinions on this boat. Am considering buying a 2000 built full cabin version for $11000.
Boatmik
12th August 2008, 10:53 PM
See if you can go for a test sail and like the boat. That would be my main suggestion ... make sure it goes upwind and down in a way that you find satisfying. It will go much better if you put a boom on the mainsail.
Without a boom the problem is that if you get a gust then you ease the sail to reduce the heeling. But the sail will turn into a big bag. But this is so easy to fix and will make the boat a lot better.
http://tcimages.net/DisplayImage.aspx?S=IS&wmin=boatpoint&PD=13143704
In the end a boat just has to satisfy YOU.
Best wishes
Michael Storer
mcarthur
13th August 2008, 11:35 AM
My opinion is that they are way overpriced for what you get compared to a Jarcat 6 (or even Jarcat 5). However, there's the old mono multi debate and some people won't look at one or other; also, you can't buy a Jarcat off the shelf new which is an issue for others.
Michael's being modest (probably appropriately when other designers' designs are being compared :o) - do a search on his designs before committing (IMHO).
Rob