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SailAway
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Initially Posted - 07/14/2014 :  16:21:25  Show Profile
I just have a crazy desire to tell everyone that after 2 months of waiting, I took my new to me C250 WB out for the first time. I couldn't be happier with this boat! The first thing I noticed was how little weather helm there was. Winds were only at about 8-10 mph but in 3 hours of sailing I never once needed more than 2 fingers on the tiller. If I let go of the tiller, it would very slowly round up. Next was heeling characteristics. When it started to heel, it would only go to about 8 or 9 degrees and then stop. Once it heeled that far, it seemed like it kicked into second gear. My wife sat in the cat bird seats and thoroughly enjoyed sailing from there. One last thing- self tailing winches are a God send. I definitely have a winner here.
Greg
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Davy J
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Response Posted - 07/14/2014 :  16:40:31  Show Profile
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I just have a crazy desire to tell everyone that after 2 months of waiting, I took my new to me C250 WB out for the first time.

Well, why in the world did you wait for two months......

Congratulations, now get out as much as you can.
Edited by - Davy J on 07/14/2014 16:40:53
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SailAway
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Response Posted - 07/14/2014 :  19:30:17  Show Profile
Yeah, the boat didn't come with sails. Had to order new ones and it took 7 weeks to get them. Oh yeah, did I mention I have brand new sails too :-). I never had new sails before!
Greg
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