FWIW, here’s the comment I posted there on that “Update”… It’s always nice to see information coming out about a very nice class of boats. That said, it’s very disappointing to see this report tagged as “updated”. The only new information that jumped out at me was the market scan. Another clue t…

I received an email update from Practical Sailor this morning that had a nice review about 'used 30 foot Nonsuch sailboats"… I am sure many of you have seen it, but if you haven’t, this is the link to the article: [image] Nonsuch 30 Used Boat Review - Practical Sailor The Nonsuch 30 is…

The article’s a very lightly updated version of a review originally written in 2000 even back then that contained some errors even back then. In fact, the only changes I noticed was updated prices on the used boat market. I posted some lengthy comments regarding the article on the Practical Sailor…

Bob is quite right about the inaccuracies in the article. The writer seems to have confused the “U” with some of the “C” attributes. Joe Valinoti S/V iL Gatto NS30U #221 Sea Harbour YC Oriental, NC USA

I got the impression that he knew nothing of Nonsuches or cat boats, and that he just reviewed one boat that is for sale on Yachtworld.com and assumed all 1000+ Nonsuches are identical. Lazy. Brian Godfrey

Hi Bob, I just looked at the article again, curious to see if anyone else had commented, and it looks like they must have removed yours because it is not there. Don’t confuse them with the facts.

Brian, When I log in to Practical-Sailor.com , what they tell me is that my comment is, “Awaiting moderation.” However, the first comment on the article is dated November 1, 2022. That one is clearly spam and they haven’t gotten rid of it in nearly three years. So, my guess is that moderation of mi…

Boy, ain’t that the truth. I’ve dropped considerably in quality just in the last three years.

Practical Sailor may be more valuable to INA as a friend than a foe. Like many print publishers they are being squeezed crowd sourced ( FREE ) content. About a year ago they hired a Youtube guy to be their editor ( Lady K Sailing ). I understand the temptation ro recycle content they are in a fight…

That’s a very nice idea, Rob! – Bob

Rob and all, I’m sure practical sailor could use some updated information from the real ones like you and I. It would be a great thing if they could promote the 2026 rendezvous in Newport Rhode Island.. Brian Cayer Spirit ~Wind N30U 419 Westbrook, CT

Practical Sailor just posted an "Update" on its website to its 2000 N30 review

General

briancayer (Spirit~Wind N30U 419 Westbrook, Ct.) February 4, 2026, 10:45pm 14

2026 rendezvous now at Greenport. L.I. NY

Latest 2026 Rendezvous information as of 12-1-2025

Topic		Replies	Views
A Used Boat Review" in Practical Sailor Newsgroups Archive Prior to 2025	4	17	June 5, 2025
Things to Know When Looking to Buy a Nonsuch (Document) Wiki	1	289	July 1, 2025
Spinnakers, more thoughts? Upgrades and Great Ideas	12	355	November 4, 2025
Nonsuch 22 Newsgroups Archive Prior to 2025	34	7	January 16, 2023
Earl, New Member, 1985 30 Ultra General sailing	28	204	February 15, 2026

Practical Sailor just posted an "Update" on its website to its 2000 N30 review

Related topics