Suggestions on a beginner sailboat

[Miniyot]

Originally Posted by happyboatguy

.... as well as learned whos opinion to stay away from. Thank you yall.

Pistarckle posted in this thread? Where?

[Miniyot]

Originally Posted by David_Old_Jersey

The secret to a happy first boat experience is not buying a money pit. Get the best condition one you can find, even at the price of less toys onboard.

+1
My first "real" sailboat was a Catalina 22. All fiberglass and no wood. Had it for several years and it was almost "maintenance free".
Had a blast on it and it was easy to sail (single handed) up to about 20 knots....
I think I paid 2,000 for it and 6 years later sold it for 2,800 and it was missing the outboard when I sold it (someone stole it). The trailer was rusted bad when I sold it....The sails still had nice shape to them....and I went out every Sunday for around 6 years.

I thought it was VERY easy to handle. AND I had LOTS of FUN on it!

[happyboatguy]

I may have found a 1973 O'Day 23 in great shape on a trailer for $1200. Has a full sail inventory. All running and standing rigging is only 2 years old. There is no outboard but that's ok since here in South Carolina we require titles on all outboards. A buddy of mine has a 9.9 hp sailmaster outboard with good compression, in non running shape, needs fire, for $300 with title. Needs about $120 at the shop. Now with paperwork, transportation for me to go get it, boat, motor, trailer, running outboard, all S.C. titled, for right at $2000. Not a bad price I think.

Also, I have been out on a Catalina 27 a few times and can handle it in good weather. Need more practice but also have an scheduled ASA 101 class scheduled in Mid-May and they will check your boat and train you on it if you'd like, which I thought is cool. Only $475 if we use my boat.

Opinions?

[s/v Beth]

My first sailboat was an Oday. I have also had a Cat 27. You will outgrow the Oday pretty fast, but its a great first boat. 9.9 hr is too big, will wiegh down the butt and make sailing difficult on the 23. I would get a smaller outboard, (3-5hrsp) and also learn to row it out and in to port.
I used to row my Cat 27, but that is extreme.
Alright, those are my opinions- next!

[happyboatguy]

Originally Posted by s/v Beth

My first sailboat was an Oday. I have also had a Cat 27. You will outgrow the Oday pretty fast, but its a great first boat. 9.9 hr is too big, will wiegh down the butt and make sailing difficult on the 23. I would get a smaller outboard, (3-5hrsp) and also learn to row it out and in to port.
I used to row my Cat 27, but that is extreme.
Alright, those are my opinions- next!

I thought it might be a bit much. On the other hand, I like to have a power behind me just if the need arises and the motor in this condition in this state with title is a steal. Plus, I'm thinking of the future as I thought I would out grow it fast as well.

Thanks for the info.

[Hudson Force]

Originally Posted by Miniyot

Pistarckle posted in this thread? Where?

What? ...my brother, Pistarckle, posted here,- I missed it! .. or is this some slur upon my family? Watch out! 'you say something negative about my brother and that reflects upon my cousin!

[Miniyot]

Originally Posted by CaptForce

What? ...my brother, Pistarckle, posted here,- I missed it! .. or is this some slur upon my family? Watch out! 'you say something negative about my brother and that reflects upon my cousin!

Your cousins sisters brother told me it was OK!

[lorrie]

Catalina 25, my first sail boat.
Jump on a race boat if you want to learn to sail fast!


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