Bel Canto has lived up to all those expectations in many trips across and up Long Island Sound as far as Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. Easy for 2 seniors to sail, with roller furling, a mainsail that drops into stack pack with integrated cover, and lines led back to cockpit.
Based at Norwalk YC, the cockpit sits 6 comfortably for sailing and 10 for cocktails. A full bimini, with top cutouts for sail trimming, provides shade. Double lifelines and wide decks are safe for our grandchildren who loved to sail, invite friends and have sleepovers. Plenty of room with v-berth, single and double settees and quarter berth. We would be still enjoying her, but have reached the age where handling a lively sailboat is beyond our physical abilities.