Re: HMS-18, hull #22, 1972

Steven W. Barnes (oldsurfdude@worldnet.att.net)
Sun, 21 Mar 1999 17:30:08 -0800


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Dudes and Dudettes,

Thanks to all and sundry for the replies on hull #22. I take it 1972
was a good year. My guess, based on my own email archives, is that a
1972 18' model has more plywood than later versions, hence is heavier,
which is desirable for ocean or rough weather sailing, and it is
probably better built than particular later years when a particular
company owner scrimped a little too much. Am I right so far?

:)

Steve Barnes sailing a Capri-16, #74, no name yet,
and selling a WWP-14, Popeye, #561, in San Diego.
OLDSURFDUDE