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08-14-2004 11:43 PM  which 38ft boat? So I have narrowed it down
to three boats I want to buy. But am having trouble deciding
between them. If anyone has any opinions on a 37 Tartan, 38
Island Packet, or a 38 Hans Christian, I would like to hear
them. The boats are new, with the exception of the Hans
Christian, which is an ''87.   39512 08-15-2004 03:52 AM  which
38ft boat? What are your sailing plans? Do you intend to live
aboard or make long passages? My preference, based solely on
performance, would be the Tartan. I prefer a boat that has
reasonably good windward performance, which the Tartan has
compared to your other choices. The Tartan also requires a lot
less maintenance to keep looking good.  That said, the IP and HC
have somewhat better inherent stability in heavy air when
trimmed properly. Still, I would choose the Tartan.  Jeff_H
08-15-2004 06:05 AM  which 38ft boat? I believe th