wards “homemade” is a useful atten- tion-drawer for your magazine as dis- tinct from the more “yachty” types, so great stuff, and thank you!


Russ Vinden Errington, BC


EASILY TOWED BOATS I’d like to suggest a topic for an article. It would be great to see some boats compared/reviewed based on their displacement rather than length. Specif- ically sailboats around 1000 LBS. I find myself in a situation that I imagine other sailors might be in. I’ve moved to an area where there’s no convenient body of water to sail on. As much as I’d like to have a boat sitting in a slip I’ve come to the conclusion a trailersailer is most likely in my future.


The primary limiting factor is that I don’t own a large tow vehicle and would rather spend money on a newer boat than a new vehicle. My Subaru Out- back can tow 2700 lbs but realistically it’s closer to 1500 lbs aſter allowing for occupants, gear and a margin of safety.


My challenge is complicated by a few factors. First I’m fortunate to have a spouse who also enjoys sailing. That requires the boat be dry and relatively comfortable for two and possibly ac- commodate a guest or two on occasion. Having a small cabin to stow gear and possibly a porta-potty for those long days would be nice, but not a must have. I hope you’ll consider writing an arti- cle comparing/reviewing trailersailers under or around 1000 LBS designed for daysailing or camp cruising. I’m cur- rently looking at boats like the Com-Pac Legacy, NorseBoat 17.5, Precision 18 or maybe a Ranger 20. Love to hear what others you would suggest.


Hank Gifford Cottonwood Heights, UT


ON BREE AND SCA It’s been some time since I’ve written but I was pleasantly motivated to do so by several items. First, since I recovered from the gap in my subscription when I wasn’t much involved in sailing, it seems to me that your overall coverage of sail- ing, small craft, wild adventures, and


SMALL CRAFT ADVISOR


Hugh Horton’s Clam Girl cover boat


related has been elevated to a new level of excellence. So, in that regard, keep up the good work.


Second, it was interesting to note the succession of changes to Duckworks and Gig Harbor Boat Works. I found the people and caring part of that tran- sition to be both motivating and logical. I wish the new partnership(s) well. If I had a shop, I’d likely be building some type of kayak or sliding-seat rowing craſt, so I may take advantage of the new company alignments one of these days. (Anyone have a spare shop just sitting around that they want to give to me or sell to me for a good value, LOL?)


Tird, having had a similar (but smaller scale) incident of my own recently at Guernsey Lake in Wyoming, I was fascinated with the details and accurate description of Marlin Bree’s wild ride on the Lake Superior derecho. Linda and I never hit the water when Rae Marie nearly suffered a knockdown, but the adventure we had is worth writing about. But, our adventure can’t hold a candle to Marlin’s cold-water knock-out adventure. I’ll put pen to paper one of these days and see if I can write an ac- count of our Lake Guernsey adventure. I’m toying with the idea of having our dog, Buddy, recount his part in the near knockdown and write from his perspec- tive. His situation was interesting. Any- way, kudos to Marlin Bree and Small Craſt Advisor for bringing this adventure to life in a great narrative.


Tanks for your role in making my sail- ing experience an ongoing pleasure.


Gary Dick Blue Yonder Boating Longmont, CO


PETE HORNBECK PASSING Just a note from a long-time subscriber. I hope that in your next issue, you make note of the untimely death of Pete Hornbeck.


Dan Mehlman Delamar, NY


Thanks, Dan. I think we missed this note initially. From the article at www. adirondackexplorer.org:


For almost 50 years, he ran Hornbeck Boats, a business he started in his garage in 1971, fom a shop on his property in Olmstedville alongside wife, Ann. On any given weekend, you could find him holding court with customers who came fom all over the country and world to his pond to try out and buy boats weighing as little as 12 pounds. He was known for his sense of humor and colorful storytelling.


CLAM GIRL What a great cover “ Clam Girl” makes. Te fine photograph is the perfect illus- tration of a purpose-built boat out for a sail, her captain looking for that next shiſt to slide over the oyster bars.


Bill Jacobs Bradenton, FL


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