p19
Eric Zilbert (eezilbert@ucdavis.edu)
Tue, 27 Jul 1999 16:23:21 -0700
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West Wight Potter Website at URL
http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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I have been hesitating to enter into this discussion as I think both the
p15 and p19 are fine boats, each having its purpose and place. That said,
the p15 has significant limitations when it comes to engaging family and
friends in sailing. That is to say, it is a pairwise activity in a p15
but can engage 4+ on a p19. From my perspective launching a p 19 is not
significantly more difficult than a p15. It is definitely easier to put
up a mast on a 15. P19 s are heavier to tow, but not a big deal if you
have a decent car (which, you all know I lack). In short, if you can
hack the mast raising routine and have a decent vehicle, you will (IMHO)
get a lot more enjoyment out of the p19 (though you will struggle with
water through the CB trunk) than you will out of a p15. You can have
day-sails with a number of guests. You can comfortably do overnight trips
with two or three people. You can sail in ridiculous winds and horible
chop (see Log of the Riptide). The p19 also seems less likely to capsize
and/or take on water if properly sailed.
Note: I love p15s, I wish I had one and a lake to go with it. I think
every p19 should require an escort of 2-3 p15s when entering or exiting a
harbor.
Eric Zilbert
Davis "not by the sea" California
P19 #621 "Riptide"