J-Boats is introducing the new J/24 with a low maintenance design and factory faired hull, keel and rudder. This boat passes measurement right out of the box and is ready to win races.

Tartan, Hunter and many other manufacturers displayed their 30+ footers. J-Boats, Precision and MacGregor showed off their 20 to 26 footers. I know, I know, you can't say J-Boats, Precision and MacGregor in the same sentence. They are very different boats.

The seminars were about the same as last year. Take the Helm could stand to lighten up a bit. They have become a show within the show. You couldn't attend just one seminar without paying for the whole series. Trying to go to all of their seminars wouldn't leave you much time to see the rest of the show. We'd like to see them make their format a little more flexible.

We're awarding "Best in Show" to the J/46. It's easy to describe this powerful cruiser/live-aboard, WOW! That just about says it all. J-Boats builds a long line of boats from the J/22 to J/160. Their cruisers are raced world wide and their racers are fast, stable and fun. The J/46 is the biggest of their family cruisers, with a beautifully finished interior and clean lines topsides. Here's a half million dollar boat ready to take you anywhere.

New Wind Corporation presented their Sailboat Rigging Cleaning System. Now you can clean your standing rigging without going aloft or pulling the mast. A series of pads are hauled up and down to clean and lubricate the rigging. The pads, designed by 3M, will last for three or four cleanings and are easily replaced.