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"The perfection of a yacht's beauty is that nothing should be there for only beauty's sake." -John MacGregor

John V. I found your reply very entertaining and largely true, but I would not marry a girl until I got to know her fairly well (or at least thought I did) and would not just go on appearance. If I really found three beautiful women who were ready to date me but each wanted an exclusive relationship...

Sorry Kurt, I did not see the second part of your post before I replied. Thanks

Gordon

Kurt wrote:I've compared the Bristol 27 to the CD27 and have observed that the standing rigging is heavier...very overbuilt

On which, the CD or the Bristol?

A friend of mine is selling her CD30, also a "B" plan cutter, which is currently located in MA on Buzzards Bay. See the following posting which is accessible from the "Buy/Sell..." forum of this board. http://www.capedory.org/board/viewtopic.php?p=107069 Closer to home, you'll f...

I love my CD27, but here's an article that was fun to read and made me think highly of the Bristol 32. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/07/AR2007100701361.html Thank you John, interesting article. I know of this person - he has a websit at http://www.kestrelboat.com/ whe...

Jacksail wrote:Gordon

I have a 1986 Cape Dory 30 "B Option." The boat is located in NJ and I would be interested in talking to you about a possible sale.
Please contact me at Jacksail2@comcast.net

Jack

I am not at the point of buying yet, but I will keep that in mind if/when I am. Thank you Jack.

Nobody had considered any other full keel boat besides the CD before buying the CD!

I have been thinking about getting back into active sailing after a few years doing other things. I once owned a Alberg 29 and a Contessa 26. The three boats I have been considering are the Cape Dory (30) or the Bristol (32) or the Douglas. They all have about the same lwl and have full keels. My te...