InstantForum.NET v4.1.4BoatQuest.com Boating Community Forumshttp://forum.boatquest.com/forums@boatquest.comTue, 06 Jan 2009 02:25:14 GMT20http://forum.boatquest.com/Topic19-58-1.aspx<STRONG>Cockpit:</STRONG> Good cruiser for 2-4 People. alot of room in side for LOA 40" beam 11'3" draft 4'2" cockpit small but seaworthy <BR><B>Cabin:</B> Customised interior with very standard layout)Vee berth fwd, head with hanging and draws opposite,dinette with settee opposite, large galley with nav station and supersized quater berth, lazarette lockers from cockpit <BR><B>Construction:</B> construction solid lam FRP balsa core deck (sound in our case)bolted hull deck joint. ally masts. handles seas well, quiet lively <BR><B>Handling:</B> Sails fantastic exept not that close winded due to shoal draft but will make good 55 deg. with coastal cruising load. and aged sails laden. <BR><B>Engine Room:</B> OK under power with 3 blade prop. 5.7 knots, 40 hp westerbeke,does not harnes all engine power no black smoke at full revs(could get more) <BR><B>General Comments:</B> verry pleased with vessel for coastal cruising off southern california. <BR>Fri, 23 Sep 2005 22:19:56 GMTglynfricker