I think we are saying the same thing Scott. The PNW premium for the J30 made the $35k Olson 911 look like good value. Especially considering they are a decade newer than most J30's, similar racing performance, similar cruising amenities, with in my opinion, better light air performers and better motors. That said, I have no doubt I would have been happy with a J30 if one could have been found locally at a realistic cost. A $5 to $8 k premium would have been fine. I kid you not, people were contacting me to offer their J30's with original sails for over $40k. Or major projects for $20k.

I am sure Narural High is a great boat. I know her previous owner but was a bit to slow in my desire for a J30. I also just missed out on a very nice one that went to Schooner Cove from Nanaimo.

In any event, we will be happy to chase you around the race course in our 911. This summer we plan to be at Thetis Island, Race Around the Rocks (Lasqueti Island course), SIN, Maple Bay, English Bay Scramble. I will be on my Van Isl boat (dilligaf) for Around Saltspring, and the Van Isl. Did notice your good work at Patos, and your kilt.

i haven't replied to this message as my plan is to spend time this spring/summer prepping Grasshopper for sale. Nothing is seriously wrong: she needs a good cleaning and I have a sealed propane tank system to install in the stern.
If your friend is interested: My phone number is 360 378-2459, and I'm located in Friday Harbor; email is gbooth@rockisland.com.

I'll be happy to answer any question he my have, I'm the original owner of the boat.

Gary Boothman

Ok it's official I am putting vampire up for sale.
The winner of the N100 and two saltspring races and numerous thirds for saltspring and Patos.

For more info on this boat email me.
Asking $25,000

Remember forced air heat and HP floor dingy and trick nav software and close hauled wind gauge that let's her see the wind in the dark.

And the glow in the dark decals are cool too.

Just hauled in sept and new VC bottom paint aplied and sanded to 400 and burnished.

Contact me at tank-don@hotmail.com

And like Gary I just need to tidy up from racing. But I have the papers for the boat for Canada and US Regestration so easy there.
And new paint on the hull.
Pictures coming.