[Brian Duff]

I second what Jim is saying, and myself own an early 70's heavy fiberglass sailboat.

I confirm that that coment is hearsay - Its what the 'guy around town' say. I am quite sure I have read it in a number of texts on the subject of yacht design and building, and will try and dig up those referneces some day, and post them here. None the less, I reinforce that I have no direct expirience with 'brittle' hulls, nor am I an expert in the composites or boat building by any means.

Sail safe ?