I always thought that was a Groco through hull fitting!  Seriously, I receive too many periodicals that seem to swoon over the newest batch of floating condos.  I recently read an article about a 57 footer that was designed to be easily handled by 2 people:  right.

There is something to be said about the seductive grace of a springy shear line on a classic vessel.  While a blunt bow, flat shear line, and open sugar scoop stern may make many a modern day sled or condo "hot", I am thankful that there are still many of us whose hearts beat a little faster we see the classic form of a double ended cutter or ketch.

Count me smitten!

Doug