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Originally Posted by harryhoratio
Have sailed my 1985 First 42 from Desolation Sound, BC to Zihautanejo, Mexico and would not trade her in for a heavier "blue water" boat ever. Crewed on an Island Packet 45 from Saint Thomas to Norfolk for 12 days and though the boat was solid and roomy and comfortable she was a compete dog sailing. If you feel the need for a little speed or if you love the sensation and "wheel feel" that is sailing to me - then stick with a quality builder with designs that are meant to sail better than most.
Check out the latest Practical Sailor and the article on design - very interesting.
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The word comfort comes up here and it is one of the important factors for us. Us we shop for our second boat my wife (who can be prone to motion sickness-only 2 recorded fish feeding sessions
) would like comfort to be a priority both at sea and at anchor. Im told a heavier displacement boat provides better comfort at anchor as well. Distance offshore always seems to be the factor in the two camps but what about comfort. Would she be better suited in a heavy comfortable slower boat coastal sailing than the typical "coastal cruiser" ?
Just one of the many items on our checklist but a priority for her.