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BAJAMAN
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Initially Posted - 10/19/2007 :  23:12:45  Show Profile
How does the 250 WB compare to the Santana 2023C WB? I know the Santana is 2-3 shorter, and weighs less. What are the sailing charateristics of each. I have sailed on Santana 2023A and C models, but never on a 250WB. The Santana are considerably less expensive (approx. $7-9K). They are also no longer made but parts are avaialble through Schock. They will also be a few years older than a 250WB. The Santana also had a great mast raising system and was ready to sail in 30 minutes from trailer to water.

I thought the Santana sailed great in 15knots of wind with some chop. It did not feel as tender as I thought it would. Overall it was a nice ride (fast, went to weather well, sailed great on all poins of sail, and accomodations below were adequate for 2-3 adults on the C model.

My primary uses are day sailing with occasional camping aboard for 2-3 nights in summer. I may put boat in a slip in summer for a month or two, but will mainly be trailed to and from sailing destinations. Tow vehicle is not a problem for either boat and I have great storage for boat at home. I usually sail with 2-3 adults, or 2 adults 1 child, or 2 adults 2 children.

Thanks!
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Steve Blackburn
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Response Posted - 10/19/2007 :  23:29:42  Show Profile  Visit Steve Blackburn's Homepage
Where are you located? Maybe someone can give you a ride.

If you're close to Calgary then you can ask me. But you'll have to wait until winter is gone!
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britinusa
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Response Posted - 10/20/2007 :  09:28:19  Show Profile  Visit britinusa's Homepage
Carlos, if you are visiting florida, just contact and we'll gladly take you out.

Of course, what's the chance that the experience will be 'typical' to your location.

Paul
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BAJAMAN
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Response Posted - 10/20/2007 :  22:45:51  Show Profile
I'm in So. Cal. Someone here on the board offered a ride in San Diego, but I foolishly did not get back to them in a timely manner, as I was moving and changed Internet service providers and lost emails and phone numbers. Oh well :(
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