Any serious performance issue -- Standard
When I was buying my recycled from Stan, IMF was not the deciding
factor. I had never sailed with an IMF. I read Stan's remarks and saw
how Rummy's was stored and thought it would be a good idea. In fact it
is a GREAT IDEA . It works fine and makes using the boat unbelievably
simple.
Both my wife and I work full time. I live about a hour away from
the boat. When we get to the boat, it takes about ten minutes to be
underway. I have only reefed the main a couple of times. I found that
after I was under sail, that I didn't really need to reef, and went to
full main.
I did not see in your inquiry, what part of the county you are
from. In South Carolina, we sail all year. However, the weather needs
to co operate a little more this year.
While Stan is not perfect, and he has a few detractors, there are
many of us who recommend dealing with him and General Boats. If you get
a recycled boat from Stan, he is your marine surveyor. He brings the
boat to a sailable condition (not a new condition). If you buy a used
boat, then you best be willing to do and be able to some fixing up
yourself.
Ed K
13 Dec 2002
