[Paddlewise] Romany 18

Bill,
Despite its weight I am still interested in trying a British heavy;  in
particular, the Romany 18.  My primary criterion is ease of handling in
following seas, i.e., I don't care about maneuverability and quick turns,
but want to cruise down wind with minimum corrective strokes and leans.

Secondly, neutrality in beam and quartering winds.  To achieve this I
believe either a skeg, sliding seat or rudder is essential.  I have heard
that the skeg mechanism on the Romany is not that great.

What do you think of you Romany in these regards?

Jerry

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