:: Hello, I am looking at buying a boat for beer-can racing
:: in the NW. I have narrowed my search to the Express, SC,
:: and J 27. As there is no 1D racing up here for any
:: those, it will be phrf. Can anyone enumerate some of the
:: pros/cons when comparing the Express with a J? The
:: prices are pretty similar. I am a J boat fan, and have
:: never sailed an Express. Are they as fast downwind as
:: the J? Point as well? Any information comparing the 2
:: would be much appreciated.
::
:: AM

Hi, I just bought an Express 27 for PHRF racing in the Vancouver area. With Ed's boat we will now have 2 around. The one I bought has a non standard carbon rig but uses standard sails. It should be interesting. More would be fun!

RonB.