Re: Nimble20
Pete,
I think the key phrase is, ". . . was FIRST announced . . .".
Often times the 'first' of anything has problems, especially if a
design/manufacturing team is pushed by Marketing to get it ready 'for
the Show, next month !!'. You liked the 'write-up' and concept, but not
THAT execution. From the few further 'commenters' and your own comments
about the subsequent 30ft model, Nimble seems to have gotten a few good
ones out there.
The reason I brought the subject up is that I have seen them, both 'dry'
and 'afloat' at boatshows. The person we bought out Potter 19 from also
handled the Nimble line. Because Joanne is easily frightened by heeling,
I was thinking of trading. Joanne liked the idea, too. That is until she
found it's speed was about the same as the Potter under sail . . . 5-6
knots. [But she doesn't like powerboats or want to 'go fast' . . .RIGHT
!!!]
They have a 'look'. They are definitely a 'character boat'; just like
the Potters and much of Bolger's work.
Regards,
Ron Magen
Backyard Boatshop
[I think I'll look-up their web site right now . . . maybe I can charter
one for a weekend in the Spring ]
Date: Thu, 06 Mar 2003 23:43:18 -0000
From: "pvanderwaart" <pvanderw@...>
Subject: Re: motorsailer under 20'
[snip]
Now the Nimble 30 is a boat I admire greatly. It is very moderate in
every regard: displacement, beam, draft, sail area, etc. Where else
can you get a small yawl these days?
Peter (who is wondering if the Nimble 20 is a boat that was designed
without regard to whether it would show nicely at the boat show)
I think the key phrase is, ". . . was FIRST announced . . .".
Often times the 'first' of anything has problems, especially if a
design/manufacturing team is pushed by Marketing to get it ready 'for
the Show, next month !!'. You liked the 'write-up' and concept, but not
THAT execution. From the few further 'commenters' and your own comments
about the subsequent 30ft model, Nimble seems to have gotten a few good
ones out there.
The reason I brought the subject up is that I have seen them, both 'dry'
and 'afloat' at boatshows. The person we bought out Potter 19 from also
handled the Nimble line. Because Joanne is easily frightened by heeling,
I was thinking of trading. Joanne liked the idea, too. That is until she
found it's speed was about the same as the Potter under sail . . . 5-6
knots. [But she doesn't like powerboats or want to 'go fast' . . .RIGHT
!!!]
They have a 'look'. They are definitely a 'character boat'; just like
the Potters and much of Bolger's work.
Regards,
Ron Magen
Backyard Boatshop
[I think I'll look-up their web site right now . . . maybe I can charter
one for a weekend in the Spring ]
Date: Thu, 06 Mar 2003 23:43:18 -0000
From: "pvanderwaart" <pvanderw@...>
Subject: Re: motorsailer under 20'
> Not to sound like a heretic, but has anybody looked at, or seen, aYes. When the Nimble 20 was first announced, maybe 25 years ago . . .
> Nimble 20 or 24?
[snip]
Now the Nimble 30 is a boat I admire greatly. It is very moderate in
every regard: displacement, beam, draft, sail area, etc. Where else
can you get a small yawl these days?
Peter (who is wondering if the Nimble 20 is a boat that was designed
without regard to whether it would show nicely at the boat show)