<div>We are beginning the search for our next boat. At this time we have a CAL 31 which has been a good one for us but the family is out-growing it and our budget can handle something bigger (but not the new Valiant 42 we dream about).The M38 is the leader of our short list of likely candidates. They carry a good reputation for being a good design, well built. I also happen to think it's one of the prettiest boats on the water. I think most of the 38's are on the East Coast judging from the on-line boats for sale databases and the national sailing magazines. We're in Portland OR and I haven't seen any here on the Columbia River but we have located one in Seattle and will be going up there next week to take a look at it. The one we are looking at was built in 1979 and the listing broker doesn't' know if it's a 383, 383', etc. Can someone tell me what the year/model breakdown is? Also, if there is anything specific to look out for in a boat built in this year. I've read posts here and looked through the home page and have the notes regarding rudders and bulkheads. Also, I've tried the find the article in Sailing Magazine (March 96) that reviewed the boat but my local libraries don't carry them. If someone has it and could copy and send it I'd appreciate it.We're currently in the "moderate search" phase. I've put a lot of work into the CAL and it's now in good shape so we plan to play with it this summer and get serious about a boat change this fall. Any advice or suggestions about the Morgan would be appreciated.Thanks,
Nick
We are beginning the search for our next boat. At this time we have a CAL 31 which has been a good one for us but the family is out-growing it and our budget can handle something bigger (but not the new Valiant 42 we dream about).The M38 is the leader of our short list of likely candidates. They carry a good reputation for being a good design, well built. I also happen to think it's one of the prettiest boats on the water. I think most of the 38's are on the East Coast judging from the on-line boats for sale databases and the national sailing magazines. We're in Portland OR and I haven't seen any here on the Columbia River but we have located one in Seattle and will be going up there next week to take a look at it. The one we are looking at was built in 1979 and the listing broker doesn't' know if it's a 383, 383', etc. Can someone tell me what the year/model breakdown is? Also, if there is anything specific to look out for in a boat built in this year. I've read posts here and looked through the home page and have the notes regarding rudders and bulkheads. Also, I've tried the find the article in Sailing Magazine (March 96) that reviewed the boat but my local libraries don't carry them. If someone has it and could copy and send it I'd appreciate it.We're currently in the "moderate search" phase. I've put a lot of work into the CAL and it's now in good shape so we plan to play with it this summer and get serious about a boat change this fall. Any advice or suggestions about the Morgan would be appreciated.Thanks,
Nick
P.S.
This is a nice web page-congradulations. I'm looking foward to becoming an "official" member
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Nick
We are beginning the search for our next boat. At this time we have a CAL 31 which has been a good one for us but the family is out-growing it and our budget can handle something bigger (but not the new Valiant 42 we dream about).The M38 is the leader of our short list of likely candidates. They carry a good reputation for being a good design, well built. I also happen to think it's one of the prettiest boats on the water. I think most of the 38's are on the East Coast judging from the on-line boats for sale databases and the national sailing magazines. We're in Portland OR and I haven't seen any here on the Columbia River but we have located one in Seattle and will be going up there next week to take a look at it. The one we are looking at was built in 1979 and the listing broker doesn't' know if it's a 383, 383', etc. Can someone tell me what the year/model breakdown is? Also, if there is anything specific to look out for in a boat built in this year. I've read posts here and looked through the home page and have the notes regarding rudders and bulkheads. Also, I've tried the find the article in Sailing Magazine (March 96) that reviewed the boat but my local libraries don't carry them. If someone has it and could copy and send it I'd appreciate it.We're currently in the "moderate search" phase. I've put a lot of work into the CAL and it's now in good shape so we plan to play with it this summer and get serious about a boat change this fall. Any advice or suggestions about the Morgan would be appreciated.Thanks,
Nick
P.S.
This is a nice web page-congradulations. I'm looking foward to becoming an "official" member
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