I took the plunge and gave Mark a call. He gave me some additional information that I found quite helpful.



In my earlier emails, I mentioned the Pamlico Sound, but I didn't mention that most of my sailing would be on Lake Jordan, where the winds are light. For that kind of sailing, it sounds like a big sail area is a good idea, and the P19 would be a great boat. And the P19s are often available for a lot less than the P18-2s.



But we're nowhere near ready for it yet! We're going to have to learn to sail on something a lot tamer. Since we're still having fun on the P16, there's not a compelling need to switch right now. Of course, if something we can handle becomes available at the right time....



Jonathan