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http://www.adventureonline.tv/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=987Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2007 8:53 pm Post subject: ***Blade 16 simply a good boat***
***Blade 16 simply a good boat*** <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> The Blade 16 by VectorWorksMarine in Titusville is simply a good and well-made boat. There really are no complaints any different from what had been in essence said about the Inter (Nacra) 20 or Capricorn or Nacra F18, etc, etc when they first came out. At the end of the day of racing in the recent Alter Cup, speaking for Carla Scheifer and myself, all competitors genuinely liked the boat. Even in winds as high as 18-20 when she and I raced a local yacht club regatta, the boat handled well....ofcourse we sailed very carefully too, I would not recommend racing in that wind speed if you can avoid it.
The Blade 16 definately has "staying" power, and is versitle enough that a wide range of ages and weights of sailors can compete on her for either gender. The boat has very surprising upwind speed and WILL give a Nacra 20 a run for its money, plus it makes for a good option on distance races certainly in the 25-45 mile range for sure.
I highly recommend anyone or any family considering a good, well-made technologically advanced and cost effective catamaran consider the Blade 16...Matt McDonald at VectorWorksMarine did a fine job. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
Mark Herendeen
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SpaceCoastSailCampaign.com
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