[verticalmoves]

Thanks for your input jeff,
I am going to the Boat Show also, and plan to pin down some answers to my questions to the designers. I have received some good info from what I have been able to read, though it seems to repeat along the same mantra. The sales guys have been helpful, though biased to provide the objectivity I am looking for. I have yet to sail the 40.7 and I don''t think the 395 is in the water. Sail''s featured a 385 in their Top 10 for 2001 (I wonder if 385 is a misprint, there isn''t a 385 listed anywhere I have been able to find) Sept issue.

Jeff I will entertain your offer as the mainsheet trimmer when the boat is delivered!

thanks again