New owner of a Legacy

[oceanroadus]

Hello, It has been some years since I have been active on the forum, a divorce ate my last sailboat (a beloved Suncat).  However I was fortunate to recently purchase a Legacy and I am slowly entering the uprig stage.  I am sure I will have some questions but I am looking forward to sailing a sloop again and benefiting from the maneuverability since I am sailing on a small lake in central FL. 

[Roy]

Welcome aboard. The Legacy is a great boat. I have owned mine for over 7 years. Just moved to Florida after living in Colorado for 40 years.  After sailing on small lakes for many years , I now sail on the Gulf of Mexico as I live in Venice.
I have sailed when the wind was blowing 15 to 20 k with 2-3 foot seas and  the Legacy does great. I have done quite a few mods over the years.   The Ruddercraft foiled rudder assembly was  the best addition. Enjoy your new boat

Roy

[alsantini]

Where in Illinois do you sail?  I sail, during the summer in Pistakee Lake, part of the Chain of Lakes in Northern Illinois.  Winters, I trailer my Eclipse down to Nokomis FL and sail the Gulf out of Venice, like your previous post does.  I would love to sail on a Legacy as I am contemplating a new Legacy Sport.  Still off in the future, but I am thinking.  Al

[oceanroadus]

Hi there, sorry for the late reply but I am not on the forum very much.  I just sailed my Legacy (with cabin) for the first time in Central FL about an hour north of Tampa on a lake a bit yesterday and it was a gusty day with clouds rolling by overhead and she did great, 10-15 knots.  I had a Suncat previously and was impressed with that boat as well.  I found the Legacy to be quite stable, of course more sporty than the Suncat but never felt uncomfortable.  She moved well and I imagine the Sport would be even lighter.  I don't think anyone would be disappointed in the boat.