I ordered a Sundowner [Polynesian Concept]from Buddy in 1979. I went to Balboa Island and went for a test sail. We actually backed into the dock like the big power boats but under sail alone. The front beam was hinged on each side next to the hull to allow for some flex. It was a pretty nice boat. I never took possession because of job problems. I believe the price with trailer was less than $18k. Buddy and Jim Arness had some interesting races between multi and mono.

thom