The 12 Metre represents a return to the big boats, another America's Cup racer that lasts well into the 1980s, after the J-Class. It's a lovely yacht and it has fantastic lines - literally. Watching the ropes move and slide along the pulleys as the sail swings is fascinating to watch. I can understand why it took so long, I think, for Jackie to come out with a new yacht.
So I took a spin in the Fruit Islands, as my original trek starting at the Leviathan didn't go so well. A few sims away and then I was left behind. I still don't know where the boat is...But hey, can't complain about sailing around in paradise.
I've yet to really put it through its paces, with a full crew. I'm not a racer anyway, but still, it would be nice to see how it handles with a full crew to stop the heeling. My first impression is that this thing can really pick up some decent speed very quickly. But it can, through cap'n's ineptitude, come to a dead halt quickly too. This yacht is soooo not meant for shallow water. Try not to cut it too close by sailing too close to shore. I think I've already scratched up my keel...
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