Catalina 27 - Would Like Real Advice

Sailnoob · 11-07-2009, 23:30

I narrowed my search to the Catalina 25 or 27. The price is what really attracts me. This will be my first boat and my gf and I will be sailing Lake Lanier until we get experience and head to the coast.

First off what is coastal cruising? If I were to coastal cruise will I cut through the gulf straight to Guatemala from New Orleans or be a certain distance from the coast?

While this boat may be ideal in a Lake setting, how will it do going to the Bahamas and other islands? I hear that its a great boat but not built like a tank. Is it very doable?

What would be a good price for a 1976 catalina 27? Based on this ad, Beautiful SAILBOAT - CATALINA 27

11-07-2009, 23:30	#1
Sailnoob Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 20	Catalina 27 - Would Like Real Advice I narrowed my search to the Catalina 25 or 27. The price is what really attracts me. This will be my first boat and my gf and I will be sailing Lake Lanier until we get experience and head to the coast. First off what is coastal cruising? If I were to coastal cruise will I cut through the gulf straight to Guatemala from New Orleans or be a certain distance from the coast? While this boat may be ideal in a Lake setting, how will it do going to the Bahamas and other islands? I hear that its a great boat but not built like a tank. Is it very doable? What would be a good price for a 1976 catalina 27? Based on this ad, Beautiful SAILBOAT - CATALINA 27

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