First 42s7 - any opinions?

[BobOwen]

42S7
I could be tempted by one of these. Anyone owned, sailed, chartered one? Any comments, observations, stories, pub tales, snippets, heresay or even owners opinions welcomed.

 

[dom]

I have sailed one a few times and feel that they are a good boat - very good to windward. I, however, sailed the 7'7" deep keel version only.

Downwind in a blow it is not as fast as current generation performance boats but in return perhaps is a bit more seakindly. As a fast cruiser if it has been well maintained it will prove to be a lovely boat. Only caveat is that you must be comfortable with reasonably powerful rigs.