Very nice attempt, too bad it was ineffective.
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Steve
S/V Pony Express

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
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The present (Jul. 1, 2003) issue of "Practical Sailor" features the
Express 27 in a review the theme of which is to the effect this is a
"legendary" boat "both of and ahead of its time" which "pro[ves] that
quality keeps its value":

Many people have heard of the Express 27. It WAS ahead of it's time.
The Express 30 was not because the J30 beat it and is still prefered. (I
actually prefer the Express for it's friendly cockpit). The other thing
that
hurt the Express 30 was her looks, awkward to say the least, matched by
the J30
and the C&C Mega. The J-30 name, performance, and beautifully finished
cabin
made her a success, while the Mega and Express died deaths hardly pondered
these days.
The fact that J30's and Express 27's are still popular one design racers
highlights the failure of the Express 30.
Perhaps Steve or Loco can provide info as to why a serious raceboat like
the
E30 used a masthead. A local school a few years back actually changed
theirs to
a fractional, though little Stevey thought it was made-up cuz I never
photographed her.
Finally, consider that a mid 80's J-30 costs more by far than the dead
Express
30. Sailors know the better boat, it would seem...just as my C&C 32 costs
more!

RB