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.
