I like her a lot. Sails like a dream, balances easily, handles a blow comfortably. The side decks are narrow; I would have narrowed the cabin by six inches or so on each side. I had a Cape Dory 27 before, possibly the nicest-sailing CD. The Sea Sprite seems to be swifter than any Cape Dory I've sailed near. The other boats you're thinking of look swell, though I much prefer a full keel for Maine waters.

Hi - I saw that you have a Sea Sprite 34, and I'm extremely interested in that boat as one of my main 2 or 3 picks. There is a good one in South Carolina that I'm watching. I read that you were really pleased with the boat's performance. Can you let me know your opinion about any other aspects of the boat? Build quality? I want a genuine offshore boat for retirement, and am planning a circumnavigation in the next 5 - 10 years, and think this looks like a really good option. The other boats I'm thinking of are mostly British (Contessa, S&S, Rival, Contest, etc.) as well a Hallberg Rassy. But the Sea Sprite seems to be a really great value to my eyes. Thanks for your help and advice. - Ryan