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Originally Posted by Jeff_H
John:
I'm not exactly sure precisely what you are referring to in your comment above. When I responded to the question back in 2002, I was answering a specific question about the Pearson 30, which I assumed was the 1970's era Pearson 30 and not the earlier 30 foot Wanderer/Coaster or later Flyer or 303. Alden, Hood, Herreshoff and then back to the Hood/Dieter Empacher team.
I think that this improvement probably began during the period that he employed Halsey Herreshoff, ....
Jeff
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Sorry Jeff, I didn't realize that your thread was 2002 - that's when I first joined SailNet and my memory isn't that good. I agree that the second-generation boats are better designs - Herreshoff designed my boat and we love it and as you know, we've taken it to the gates of hell and come back from it, somewhat worse for the wear.
With that said, my comment was that the first-generation Bristol 30 is as tough as the 70's era Pearson 30.