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Boat Handling / Potential owner P323
« on: January 25, 2014, 10:50:10 AM »
Hello,
I am seriously considering purchasing a well-maintained 1982 P323. I've been a one-design racer for many years, but I'm retiring in a few months and will finally have time to do some cruising in LI Sound & Narragansett Bay. I have concerns about the P323's ability in light air, which is common around here in the summer. Also, my prospective P323 does not have lines led aft - I expect to be single-handing a fair amount, and I wonder what experienced owners think about this. Finally, there are no inboard jib leads - wouldn't they help sailing this boat upwind?
Thanks in advance for any advice.
John
I am seriously considering purchasing a well-maintained 1982 P323. I've been a one-design racer for many years, but I'm retiring in a few months and will finally have time to do some cruising in LI Sound & Narragansett Bay. I have concerns about the P323's ability in light air, which is common around here in the summer. Also, my prospective P323 does not have lines led aft - I expect to be single-handing a fair amount, and I wonder what experienced owners think about this. Finally, there are no inboard jib leads - wouldn't they help sailing this boat upwind?
Thanks in advance for any advice.
John