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From: Mike Batchelor (no email)
Date: Tue Oct 19 2004 - 13:09:27 EDT
"One word, Fantastic, describes it all.
Plain and simple the best damn
piece of gear on the boat except maybe the hull"
Bob Cooley, Westsail 32 Journey
Yep, I hope to see you out there, too. I won't be departing for
another 3-4 years, though. I need a lot more coastal crusing miles
under whatever hull I buy before I set off into blue water.
On Tue, 19 Oct 2004 08:55:56 -0000, Bob Cooley <> wrote:
>
>
> Owned and cruised my Westsail 32 for the past two years. Covered
> about 7,000 NM and two Atlantic crossings (one solo). Slow is not
> an issue except for racers. Have had mine between 5 and 8 kts for
> days at a time. Buy an airline ticket if you want fast. Just
> kidding but really love the boat and as you mentioned it takes
> practice to back but is not hard once you learn. I have the maxprop
> feathering prop and it works great. Don't forget the best part, the
> self steering vane. Go to Cape Horn web site and see my comments.
>
> Best to all and hope to see you on the high seas.
>
> Bob
>
> s/v Journey
> Westsail 32
> 1973
>
> --- In , Mike Batchelor <mikebat at g dot dot dot >
> wrote:
> > On Mon, 18 Oct 2004 15:44:28 -0400, l02turner at c dot dot dot
>
>
> > <l02turner at c dot dot dot > wrote:
> > > A couple of basic observations about the boats you've selected.
> They are all blue water
> > > boats but the WestSails are really slow.
> >
> > Gee, you think? Everybody tells me that when I mention I am
> > considering a Westsail, usually in the first sentence. That is,
> > everybody except Westsail owners - a biased lot to be sure, but they
> > have experience. But you made it to the 2nd sentence...
> (wink/snicker
> > :).
> >
> > Westsail owners tell me the biggest problem they have is poor
> > maneuverability at low speeds, and backing up. But this is a common
> > trait of all full-keel boats.
> >
> > > Also, as you no doubt know, the bigger/longer boat will be
> faster and more comfortable.
> >
> > All other things being equal, of course. Hull fairness and
> feathering
> > props can make a significant difference, as can the sailing skill of
> > the skipper. I'm looking at a long term cruise with no particular
> > schedule to keep, so I am leaning more towards the comfort and
> safety
> > side of the equation, rather than hull speed.
> >
> > > For details about each boat you're interested in - check with:
> > > http://www.practical-sailor.com/boatreviews/ and you'll mind
> reviews of most or all of the
> > > boats you're interested in - they're fee based but worth it.
> >
> > Wow! They are very proud of their reviews, aren't they? :)
> >
> > > Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, Catalina 27)
> >
> > Ha! I'm thinking of driving around a classic car during the next
> > couple of years while I still have to work for a living. But I'm
> > thinking of a Corvette Stingray or a Mustang Fastback, early 70's.
> I
> > bet the two cars you have are fun rides.
>
>
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