Received: from hplms26.hpl.hp.com by opus.hpl.hp.com with SMTP (1.37.109.8/15.5+ECS 3.3+HPL1.1) id AA21065; Mon, 11 Dec 1995 14:11:19 -0800 Return-Path: <shred@netcom.com-DeleteThis> Received: from netcom2.netcom.com by hplms26.hpl.hp.com with ESMTP ($Revision: 1.36.108.11 $/15.5+ECS 3.3+HPL1.1S) id AA033559878; Mon, 11 Dec 1995 14:11:18 -0800 Received: by netcom2.netcom.com (8.6.12/Netcom) id OAA06796; Mon, 11 Dec 1995 14:05:40 -0800 Date: Mon, 11 Dec 1995 14:05:39 -0800 (PST) From: "Edward W. Scott" <shred@netcom.com-DeleteThis> Subject: Minivan Surfmobiles To: Wind Talk Mailing List <wind_talk@opus.hpl.hp.com-DeleteThis> Message-Id: <Pine.3.89.9512111347.A5627-0100000@netcom2> Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII
Any comments? I'm especially interested in load-length (longest board you
can carry inside and does it obstruct any of the seating), engine size,
handling and seating configurations. I've already ruled out full-size
vans (e.g. the Econoline) cause of fuel efficiency, although I recognize
that these are extremely useful. I've also ruled out the
Vanagan/Westfalia cause they seem underpowered (correct me if I'm wrong).
Models I'm considering include the Windstar, Aerostar, Astro,
Caravan/Voyager (Grand and regular), and Villager/Quest. My first
preference would be a '96 Grand Caravan/Voyager with quad-seating, at
least the 3.3 liter, and ABS, however, these are a little pricey right
now. I want the quad seating so I can remove one seat for my stuff and
have the other free for my kid or a third passenger.
As for Strom sailing, at 150 liters I think Strom might be a little big
for these conditions, but with Republican austerity measures, I think he
sails more like 130 liters. Unfortunately, Strom can only be sailed on
the extreme starboard (right) tack and can't jibe to port. :)
Ed Scott ShrEdding SF Bay
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