[Rhodes22-list] 27 foot crusiers (my thoughts)

[stan]

OK, now that I finally got the view I wanted on to the List I will start 
responding to the wide ranging questions:


Richard:

Your own view and needs are what make a market.

Over our 48 years selling sailboats we have found enough folks wanting  a 
Rhodes 22 - but bigger - that would have provided years of business for our 
little company but we have been directing them to other brands.

ss

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Smith" <sailnut at att.net>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 11:29 AM
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] 27 foot crusiers (my thoughts)


> In my judgment a 27 foot yacht represents the smallest size in which a
> couple can cruise (near shore)  in reasonable comfort for a couple of 
> weeks.
>
> Outside of that usage I can't think of any particular reason to spend a 
> lot
> of money for the boat, maintence and dockage.  You always want the 
> smallest
> boat which will fill your requirements.
>
> In mass produced boats the Catalina 27 is a legend and is supported a very
> active group of owners.
>
> The Cape Dory 27 is a wonderful full keel boat built to high standards but
> affordable
>
> In the non mass-produced boats the North Sea 27 is masterpiece of design 
> and
> function and can go just about anywhere in safety and reasonable comfort.
> Albeit at a mind boggling price.
>
> However, If you do not have access to a largish body of water a 27 foot
> sailing cruiser is overkill!
>
> Richard Smith
>
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