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Descant · 08-17-2017, 11:16 AM

Welcome to the Forum DCL-CT.
We used to have a 15' Sunbird and my daughter (12-15) used it in all sorts of weather, except rain, to go from our island to the mainland, night and day. Great boat. Islanders seem to have a different sense of how weather affects their boating. At the same time, with experience and confidence comes caution. We have larger boats now, but we also wear PFD's (inflatables) all the time, regardless of weather. And the under 12's don't complain about wearing a PFD because there is no age discrimination with adults wearing them too.

I guess there is some compromise on every boat. On the other hand, every boat when purchased, is perfect... until the next boat, which is even more perfect.

08-17-2017, 11:16 AM	#8
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,413 Thanks: 1,365 Thanked 1,636 Times in 1,068 Posts	Welcome Welcome to the Forum DCL-CT. We used to have a 15' Sunbird and my daughter (12-15) used it in all sorts of weather, except rain, to go from our island to the mainland, night and day. Great boat. Islanders seem to have a different sense of how weather affects their boating. At the same time, with experience and confidence comes caution. We have larger boats now, but we also wear PFD's (inflatables) all the time, regardless of weather. And the under 12's don't complain about wearing a PFD because there is no age discrimination with adults wearing them too. I guess there is some compromise on every boat. On the other hand, every boat when purchased, is perfect... until the next boat, which is even more perfect.