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     John Stefancik New member Username: Jstef Post Number: 21 Registered: 01-2001 Rating: N/A |
Gregg, The boat is great. Easy to handle, quick and certainly affordable in all regards. Also this website offers owners a tremendous amount of info should you ever need it (bonus). The boat handles all wind conditions very well except when below 3 knots, then we always get passed by newer/lighter designs. We race hard during every week from April through September and about once per year we go for a cruise. I think the boat is quite comfortable and has enough amenities for a racer-cruiser. I also think it is a little unstable at anchor by itself to sleep on, so we prefer to raft up with others or stay at a dock whenever we cruise. Be aware of the mast step repair as well as core damage under the cleats on the coachroof and around the cockpit bilge pump (if the previous owner did not regularly re-bed them). I have had experience will all of these repairs to the tune of several thousand dollars. I also had a severe problem where the front of the mast step was actually punching out through the bottom of the boat, and insurance covered it. But I do not think any of these repairs are really out of the ordinary for a heavily raced boat nor for a boat of this age. Mine is Hurricane Kelley, hull #5 (short rig) made in 1983. We sail on the Chesapeake Bay out of Annapolis. Feel free to contact me if you have questions. |
