In article , jeff wrote:
Justin C wrote:
In article , cavelamb wrote:
Larry wrote:
Gordon wrote in
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What does a man need - really need? A few pounds of
food each day, heat and shelter, six feet to lie down in - and some form
of working activity that will yield a sense of accomplishment. That's
all - in the material sense, and we know it.
Catalina 22?
something with a real keel!

If it was just me (and not my wife too), I'd have a Folkboat - and I
wouldn't be here!

Justin.

I've spent a fair amount of time in a wooden Folkboat. It was one of
the least comfortable I've sailed. I didn't mind too much, but the
owner's wife got seasick thinking about it (which is why I got so much
time in it). I'll admit they have a good passage record for a 26
footer, but its not a boat I could "take off" in. But, give me a
Nonsuch 26 and no ties ...

I'm not keen on those rigs. I've never sailed on, but they just don't
look right to me. Given the budget I'd leave the Folkboat and be on a
Francis 26 - that Chuck Paine can certainly design sweet looking boats.

Justin.

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Justin C, by the sea.