Originally lost in mail, I thought that only happened in snail mail.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bill Wildner [mailto:ahxpres@ahx1.com]
Sent: Friday, July 20, 2001 11:13 AM
To: owner-j35@sailpix.com
Subject: RE: Question?
Niels,
I have been sailing a J-35 for 6 years now. I find that the PHRF rating is right. We also try to be well prepared and usually sail very well also, the result is in 6 years we have been PHRF boat of the year several times. I find the only time we have a problem with the rating is in reachathons against boats with similar LWL..
Here's what I like about the J:
Its easy to make this boat go fast.
It responds well to trim and changing gears.
The boat is fairly durable.
I can perform most repairs myself.
It's a pleasure to drive.
Heavy air is a blast.
Active One design racing fleet
Does well in PHRF
Can be used for cruising
Those are the things that come to mind.
Good Luck with your decision
Bill
Mr Bill's Wild Ride
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-j35@sailpix.com [mailto:owner-j35@sailpix.com]On Behalf Of Niels
Andrews
Sent: Friday, July 20, 2001 2:01 AM
To: j35
Subject: Question?
I like a lot of things about the J35, having never sailed one. But what does it do to justify a 72 rating? To the boat that is the one to beat, I am giving 36 seconds in a J-35. That is a lot. It is a Santana 30/30 GP and very consistent winner, well prepared, and very well sailed. Just wondering if I might be better off with a more favorably rated boat? Do they sail to there rating?