This has had some extremely helpful personal experienses, It was SWMBO that pointed out we do have to "Live" on (with) our choice, and an artical in YM on family freindly design of new boats.

This thread I think has gripped a few nettles, and shown we can and "in our case" should consider the newer designs.

Just need to tell SWMBO is right again,

as she always is

We have now got a sail lined up on a SO in August, and hope to go on a Bav in September just prior to crewing with an old stick in the mud trad sail to the Azores - Two weeks of brain washing and active debate, that'll help pass the time if winds are light.

Hope to thank some of you in person someday