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There's lots to see this year, so let's get started. As usual the
smaller boats are positioned at the entrance. Among the sport boats
this 49er caught my eye. 49ers are gaining popularity world wide as
fast and wet racers.
J-Boats is introducing the new J/24 with a low maintenance design
and factory faired hull, keel and rudder. This boat passes measurement
right out of the box and is ready to win races.
Tartan, Hunter and many other manufacturers displayed their 30+
footers. J-Boats, Precision and MacGregor showed off their 20 to 26
footers. I know, I know, you can't say J-Boats, Precision and
MacGregor in the same sentence. They are very different boats.
The seminars were about the same as last year. Take the Helm
could stand to lighten up a bit. They have become a show within the
show. You couldn't attend just one seminar without paying for the
whole series. Trying to go to all of their seminars wouldn't leave
you much time to see the rest of the show. We'd like to see them
make their format a little more flexible.
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