A trophy pair...
...like the young lady's in Jody's post, could probably do a lot of replacing too. I guess that would be the gentleman's version of "home improvement".
But I stand by my original comment. Although a tall rig and a proud top hamper flying a bold spread of canvas is certainly a glorious thing to behold, a well-turned hull is truly a sailor's delight.
A gentle rocker, a jauntily upturned sheer and a narrow freeboard with just a hint of tumble-home yield a promise of a sea-kindly motion in any seaway. A seaman likes the feel of a long waterline, deep draft and a generous beam with modest overhangs under his deck. Aargh!
