Dave,
There are a lot of questions and right now few answers. The reason to build  
the R27 would be simple to state because a lot of R22 owners want all the  
goodies that we have become accustomed to in the R22 that are not available in  
any other boat, in totality. Only Stan listens to his buyers and understands  
what makes us tick. I would like a larger boat simply for the amenities, but do 
 not want to give up anything. I sail a lot single handed and want to 
continue  being able to do so.
 
Rummy