GL: MacGregor

[Capt. Len]

a couple of things on sailboats.

the forward visibility is limited from the helm when under power.  a 
monohull is designed to heel and the cockpit and helm are designed 
around this.

If it is tiller hours under power are very uncomfortable.

The comfort of an enclosed helm station can't be too highly stressed 
when your spending months.
 aboard.

A day or two in foul weather gear in an open cockpit is one thing but  
your not going to enjoy this over time and you won't only be underway in 
fair weather.

The C-Dory is a decent compromise and really there is little sailing if 
you stick to short legs and the ICW.

A lot of negatives for a few sunny days under sail.

MHO 

Done the Chicago to Montreal leg in a canoe and circumnavigated S FL 
several times in a small sail boat and a 50 ft trawler and will take the 
trawler  .

len


Glenn Dean wrote:

>The cabin of a Macgregor is Spartan at best, but we think we can make it
>comfortable, by installing some of the basics ourselves, such as a shower, and
>refrigeration.
>What we like most about the boat, is that its the best of both worlds.
>A powerful outboard, but the ability to sail.
>The outboard can outrun a storm, and recharge batteries, while it can also
>sail for free.
>We have been told its not that great of a sailboat, but life is a compromise.
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>----Original Message Follows----
>From: "Glenn Dean" <GDean@CVHoldings.com>
>To: <GHNutley@aol.com>, <great-loop@lists.samurai.com>
>Subject: Re: GL: What's the Difference?
>Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2006 07:31:41 -0500
>
>With us also, when we retire, and start the loop , its going to be on a very
>tight budget.
>  A boat we are seriously considering as our looping retirement home, is a
>26'
>Macgregor. Its a
>trailerable , shallow draft , sailboat, that can take up to a 50hp outboard
>motor.
>The Macgregor will plane out and run 22 mph or can be sailed. So you have a
>motor for when you need it and for battery charging, but you can also take
>advantage of free energy when sailing conditions are right.
>  With just a 50hp outboard motor, miles per gallon ought to be outstanding.
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Live Long and Prosper
Capt. Len Susman, retired
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