[randymurrah]

I also looked at a Buc prior to buying a Helms 30. The "advice" I got from dockside captains was that the Buc was a takeoff of a powerboat design and was only a bare minumum performer as a sailboat. They seem very roomy inside for their size, but also have a lot of windage. The boat I looked at was a shoal draft and others at the boat club who knew the boat said it allowed a large amount of leeway when sailing to weather. I was also told they could be dismasted easily though I have not actually ever seen on that has been dismasted. I listened to the old salts and choose to continue looking. I hope this offers you some insight.