| Title: | SAILING |
| Notice: | Please read Note 2.* before participating in this conference |
| Moderator: | UNIFIX::BERENS |
| Created: | Wed Jul 01 1992 |
| Last Modified: | Mon Jun 02 1997 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Number of topics: | 2299 |
| Total number of notes: | 20724 |
I would like to buy a boat in 5 years (its going to take my that
to figure out what I want). I currently looking at 3 different
Fiberglas boats: Sam Morse's Bristol Channel Cutter, Nor-Sea
27, and Pacific Seacraft's Orion 27.
Of the three the Bristol Channel Cutter looks the nicest and has the
best cruising layout below. It is also the most expensive. I like the
traditional look.
Has any one sailed one? Any comments about the BBC or the other
two boats.
George Marcotte
| T.R | Title | User | Personal Name | Date | Lines |
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| 943.1 | Charter each first | EXPERT::SPENCER | John Spencer | Fri Aug 12 1988 14:52 | 11 |
If you've given yourself five years to decide (and save up), then why not plan to sail each for a while? I'm quite sure each builder can help you find one of their boats to charter for a week. Having done just that once myself, I can attest to the true economy of making such an informed decision. Besides, if you order the boat new, you'll have a much better idea of any changes and/or options you wish to include or exclude. J. | |||||
| 943.2 | Comments on two out of three ... | NSSG::STCLAIR | Mon Aug 29 1988 12:52 | 17 | |
I crawled around on the Nor'Sea 27 when I saw one for sale in Mich.
The Nor'Sea 27 can be kept on a trailer. Given how much moorings
cost this is a consideration for me. The beam is limited and the
space much reduced when compared to Sam Morse's boats.
I personnaly think that Sam's boat is very nice based on what I
have been able to find through research. I have never seen one.
I am told that the space in Sam's boats seems tighter than expected
by a friend that did sail on one. They said they thought the layout
was the reason. As John suggested try one on for size and then
with the time at your disposal you could figure out exactly what
you want the interior to do (if what they have is not perfect for
you).
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