Eclipse Owners - please comment on your boat

Posted By: Carlos
Date: 11/24/08 10:00p.m.

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I am beginning to narrow my decision down to a few boats (Santana 2023C and Eclipse are 2 of them) and am very interested to learn more about the Eclipse. Anyone have an Eclipse they would like to comment on: ease of launch, set up, pointing capability, mast raising system, interior comfort/layout, cockpit size/comfort, etc. I hear they do not have headsail winches. Is headsail small enough for not having them? Is it recommended to keep small headsail or can a genoa be added? What ballast material is used? Is she tender or stiff for her size/weight? Trailer has small wheels (12"??) -an issue for long trips on highway? Thanks