Sorry about that, had the post minimzed when I replied. Sailing a C&C 32 is
not a "sea trial" of the boat you purchased, unless the boat you purchased
is the one you sailed. There is only one kind of "sea trial" when you're
referring to the purchase of a used sailboat, it is a test sail with an
inspection of the particular boat
you're considering buying. Period. Really, even you should be able to figure
that one out. If you're going to play expert you need to UNDERSTAND the
terminology, otherwise you merely come off as ignorant
http://www.schulzsurveyors.com/sea.htm
This might help, a good definition of what a "sea trial" entails.
John Cairns.

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...

Scotty and Mooron are now advocating buying a boat without a sea trial of
any
kind.
I sailed a C&C 32 twice before buying Alien ad drove quite a distance to
do
it.
I think spending time aboard a boat (when possible) is a good idea prior
to
purchase.

RB