Hi All,
Currently own a Pearson 365 ketch (Hull #1) but am seriously looking at selling her and purchasing an Albin 27 FC. Has anyone made the switch from a larger sailboat to a 27 FC? The original plan was to use the Pearson to do the loop, the Keys, and occasionally a trip to the Bahamas. The wife is uncomfortable handling the Pearson...too big she says. I am sure the 27 FC will work quite well for the loop and the Keys but am not sure about running out to the Bahamas. Comments will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Jim
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Potential new Albin 27FC owner
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JFOkie
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Re: Potential new Albin 27FC owner
Jim,
I went to the "dark side" (sailing) for four years and had a 27' sloop. It was a great boat, but my wife didn't care for the slow ride or all of the lines. Sold it in the fall of 2011 and purchased an Albin 27 FC and love it. Best of all, my wife loves it! So I didn't have the larger sailboat, but the Albin is a wonderful vessel. If you have the canvas cockpit enclosure, all the better; it's like having a living room!
Hope you get some feedback regarding the Bahamas, I would love heading out that way. Of course it would be a long trip from New Hampshire...
Regards,
John
"Nirvana"
I went to the "dark side" (sailing) for four years and had a 27' sloop. It was a great boat, but my wife didn't care for the slow ride or all of the lines. Sold it in the fall of 2011 and purchased an Albin 27 FC and love it. Best of all, my wife loves it! So I didn't have the larger sailboat, but the Albin is a wonderful vessel. If you have the canvas cockpit enclosure, all the better; it's like having a living room!
Hope you get some feedback regarding the Bahamas, I would love heading out that way. Of course it would be a long trip from New Hampshire...
Regards,
John
"Nirvana"