Thanks to Psycho Tiller in the Fabulous Forums…
The new do everything, 32-33 ft racer cruiser, shorthanded, weapon of mass fun market just became a little more crowded with the first JPK 1030 splashing yesterday. Interesting to me how the JPK 1030, J/99, Sunfast 3300, Ofcet 32, Figaro, and probably a couple others (Pogo?) seem to have all emerged around the same time. Coincidence? Result of secret spy intel amongst designers and builders? Just a response to the growing market for shorthanded ocean racers? Will MacGregor come out with a new motor sailor of the same genre?
The JPK 1030 gets my vote but I’m biased. I seriously considered ordering a 1030 a while ago but found a used 1080 that didn’t require waiting 2 years. Will be interesting to see how the 1030 does in the Spi Ouest France in a couple weeks. The first JPK 1030 just splashed yesterday, not much time to get it dialed in but I’m sure JP will get her figured out and moving fast.