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John Allison
It all depends
I am a traditionalist by nature, I like the lines of the older boats, in particular the Cherubini designs. I like the feel in a strong blow. She instills a feeling of confidence. And, on those chilly nights, the cabin provides for a warm and cozy feeling. It is a bit tight but enough for my family for a week or two. I have had "Whisper" since the fall of 1995 and, last season, began to feel a oneness with her. I do not like the new sleek racing designs (blunt bow, etc). The old J boats were beautiful; the new America's Cup (at least to me) are hideous. Nor do I like the overhead bridge but I do see the utility and benefits of this. But there are those individuals who would have nothing else. What I am saying is that there is a boat out there for each one of us: one that just seems to jump out and say "here I am, sail me home, I am for you" .... no matter what it is. I enjoy sailing on anyones boat ..... no matter the size or the manufacturer. The boat, I guess is unimportant: what is important is that we are all out there sailing.
I am a traditionalist by nature, I like the lines of the older boats, in particular the Cherubini designs. I like the feel in a strong blow. She instills a feeling of confidence. And, on those chilly nights, the cabin provides for a warm and cozy feeling. It is a bit tight but enough for my family for a week or two. I have had "Whisper" since the fall of 1995 and, last season, began to feel a oneness with her. I do not like the new sleek racing designs (blunt bow, etc). The old J boats were beautiful; the new America's Cup (at least to me) are hideous. Nor do I like the overhead bridge but I do see the utility and benefits of this. But there are those individuals who would have nothing else. What I am saying is that there is a boat out there for each one of us: one that just seems to jump out and say "here I am, sail me home, I am for you" .... no matter what it is. I enjoy sailing on anyones boat ..... no matter the size or the manufacturer. The boat, I guess is unimportant: what is important is that we are all out there sailing.