Handling?
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I have done a delivery down the WA coast on an I-36 and it handles rough seas just as good as you'd expect from another design that is always on any short list of "modern classics" - along with the E-35-2.
Having said that I would take the Ericson over it in a heartbeat because the interior layout is MUCH Better. The nav. station in the Islander was almost impossible to use at sea and the bunk length was not too impressive either. Galley worked well.
Trying to get some sleep on the off-watch was really difficult.
Strictly IMHO, Both boat designs have a high "row away" score!
Cheers,
Loren
Strictly IMHO, Both boat designs have a high "row away" score!
Loren, thanks again. Row away?
I remember the I36 as handling really easily, responsively, as we sailed it into its slip without the motor. Like a large dinghy.
Bruce
Steve Hodges won the Singlehanded Transpac on an I36 this year.
...Esthetics...
I first recall seeing the phrase "row away" in an article some years ago by Bob Perry.
When you are anchored out and are rowing away and looking back at your lovely boat and it just looks "right" , floating on its lines, awaiting further adventures...
Loren
I first recall seeing the phrase "row away" in an article some years ago by Bob Perry.
When you are anchored out and are rowing away and looking back at your lovely boat and it just looks "right" , floating on its lines, awaiting further adventures...
Loren
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Oh, I would most definitely agree!
Bruce King designs have long displayed real artistry to go along with their engineering and style.
Happy Holidays!
Loren
