Thanks for the reply SV. Valuable info. I haven't sailed alot but I loved the
lines Nelson/Merek put to this boat. I think catalina after buying Morgan is now making the Morgan Catalina using those same hull designs but catalina "quality". Lots more plastic and thin glass. My previous boat was a Ranger. So I like the speed with comfort thing. I will be picking your brain further , now that you have volunteered if you don't mind. Have a few burning questions, but need to put them together for later. Thanks again , fair winds to you friend