Greetings From Beaufort, NC

joeclarkeiv · 06-12-2008, 15:48

Hey everybody, my name is Joe and I'm new to the forum but not new to sailing; I've been sailing since i was 8 in multi and mono hulls. I'm familiar with lots of different designs and rigs but I have very little experience with boats over 20ft. I am very interested in the cruising lifestyle and I am in the process of shopping for a suitable vessel. I am proficient in a sailboat and a fast learner. I am intrigued by the idea of traveling in a sailboat and I want to learn as much as possible.

Stillraining · 06-12-2008, 15:52

Welcome from the Left coast Joe...20'--- 40' the 40 will be easier to sail harder to dock just go for it.

joeclarkeiv · 06-12-2008, 15:57

Thanks Stillraining, due to insurance and taxes im looking for something in the 24-26ft range, i don't plan on living on her year round just take some long trips in her.

Stillraining · 06-12-2008, 16:04

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Originally Posted by joeclarkeiv

Thanks Stillraining, due to insurance and taxes im looking for something in the 24-26ft range, i don't plan on living on her year round just take some long trips in her.

The 27 albin Vega seems a very popular pocket cruiser and there is even one for sale ready to go in Fiji from a poster here... for around 17k I think...you will be hard pressed to rig any boat ready to go for less..and it's already where you want to be anyway..

Zach · 06-12-2008, 18:03

Hi Joe,

I spend a lot of time down in Beaufort, drop me a line some time if you want to talk boats/take a tour of a Triton.

Zach

joeclarkeiv · 07-12-2008, 14:00

Thanks Zach, I am trying to learn everything I can and I would appreciate any sort of help or advice you can give. And as for touring the Triton, I would throughly enjoy that.
Joe

SkiprJohn · 07-12-2008, 15:11

Aloha Joe,
Welcome aboard!
The International Folkboat 26 sails like a dream even in the deep oceans. The Contessa 26 is similar. They are small down below so you will more than likely prefer the Triton once you've compared the two.
There are many boats in the size you are searching so go aboard and sail as many as you can before choosing.
Kind regards,
JohnL

06-12-2008, 15:48	#1
joeclarkeiv Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Beaufort, NC Boat: Vanguard 15 "Steppin' Razor" Posts: 4	Greetings From Beaufort, NC Hey everybody, my name is Joe and I'm new to the forum but not new to sailing; I've been sailing since i was 8 in multi and mono hulls. I'm familiar with lots of different designs and rigs but I have very little experience with boats over 20ft. I am very interested in the cruising lifestyle and I am in the process of shopping for a suitable vessel. I am proficient in a sailboat and a fast learner. I am intrigued by the idea of traveling in a sailboat and I want to learn as much as possible. __________________ "The big boats get the glory but the small boats make the sailor." WIND

06-12-2008, 15:52	#2
Stillraining Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Puget Sound Boat: Irwin 41 CC Ketch Posts: 1,014	Welcome from the Left coast Joe...20'--- 40' the 40 will be easier to sail harder to dock just go for it. __________________ "Go simple, go large!". Relationships are everything to me...everything else in life is just a tool to enhance them.

06-12-2008, 15:57	#3
joeclarkeiv Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Beaufort, NC Boat: Vanguard 15 "Steppin' Razor" Posts: 4	Thanks Stillraining, due to insurance and taxes im looking for something in the 24-26ft range, i don't plan on living on her year round just take some long trips in her. __________________ "The big boats get the glory but the small boats make the sailor." WIND

06-12-2008, 18:03	#5
Zach Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Carolina Boat: 1961 Pearson Triton - Pylasteki Posts: 521	Hi Joe, I spend a lot of time down in Beaufort, drop me a line some time if you want to talk boats/take a tour of a Triton. Zach __________________ --- 1961 Pearson Triton "Pylasteki" http://pylasteki.blogspot.com/

07-12-2008, 14:00	#6
joeclarkeiv Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Beaufort, NC Boat: Vanguard 15 "Steppin' Razor" Posts: 4	Thanks Zach, I am trying to learn everything I can and I would appreciate any sort of help or advice you can give. And as for touring the Triton, I would throughly enjoy that. Joe __________________ "The big boats get the glory but the small boats make the sailor." WIND

07-12-2008, 15:11	#7
SkiprJohn Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kea'au, Big Island, Hawaii Boat: Cascade, Cutter, 42 - "Casual" Posts: 5,198	Aloha Joe, Welcome aboard! The International Folkboat 26 sails like a dream even in the deep oceans. The Contessa 26 is similar. They are small down below so you will more than likely prefer the Triton once you've compared the two. There are many boats in the size you are searching so go aboard and sail as many as you can before choosing. Kind regards, JohnL

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