praise, just plain old praise.
Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 4:14 pmI learned on a DS2 many, many years ago. I sold it because my wife wanted a more stable boat. So along came our flirtation with Catalina 22. I ended up having owned three. In the by and by I bought a Flying Junior, a coronado 15, a laser, three el torros, and a few other types, as well as making my own Bolger boats.
Catalinas served their purpose. But now I have my DS1. I have wanted one for a LONG time. With the help from the forums I have been able to modify, rebuild, create and just beutify the heck out of the boat. I love it and my wife is pleased that I no longer ask her out for trips. She enjoys sitting aboard and watching the sun go down, but not sailing in anything over 3 kn.
I made the new rudder! Wow! 4lbs and sturdy! Finally I can point with the barber haulers! I never get in the irons as with the DS2!
I just want everyone to know I love my DS1.
Catalinas served their purpose. But now I have my DS1. I have wanted one for a LONG time. With the help from the forums I have been able to modify, rebuild, create and just beutify the heck out of the boat. I love it and my wife is pleased that I no longer ask her out for trips. She enjoys sitting aboard and watching the sun go down, but not sailing in anything over 3 kn.
I made the new rudder! Wow! 4lbs and sturdy! Finally I can point with the barber haulers! I never get in the irons as with the DS2!
I just want everyone to know I love my DS1.