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Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-01-2018, 11:38
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Posted By howster
Re: Beginner question

That's great information. Must research all that too. Thank you very much.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-01-2018, 07:49
Replies: 49
Views: 67,001
Posted By howster
Re: Beginner question

Thanks ! Much appreciated. I will look into Catamarans too. Good to hear costs are somewhat similar 27-35. I will have to track down a Catalina and do some sniffing around.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-01-2018, 07:39
Replies: 49
Views: 67,001
Posted By howster
Re: Beginner question

Hi Skipmac,
That information is fantastic. Really, really helpful. I will definitely get that book and take all that advice onboard. I greatly appreciate you taking the time to inform me and share...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-01-2018, 04:33
Replies: 49
Views: 67,001
Posted By howster
Re: Beginner question

Thanks, that's good to know. Mooring and storage options are the next things I have to figure out. Living in Ma with cold winters I'm not sure whether the wise thing is to leave the boat moored out...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 10-01-2018, 15:40
Replies: 49
Views: 67,001
Posted By howster
Re: Beginner question

Awesome advice. Thanks Flagman101. I will really enjoy learning about all this. Much appreciated.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 10-01-2018, 09:11
Replies: 49
Views: 67,001
Posted By howster
Re: Beginner question

Thanks just bought the book “Inspecting the Aging Sailboat” by Don Casey on Amazon. What's a good book on general maintenance and learning the laws of sailing? Say I wanted to go off to Long Island...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 09-01-2018, 17:12
Replies: 49
Views: 67,001
Posted By howster
Re: Beginner question

....what are the buying rules of thumb so to speak
Forum: General Sailing Forum 09-01-2018, 16:17
Replies: 49
Views: 67,001
Posted By howster
Re: Beginner question

Let's take the Catalinas in Ma at https://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/cache/searchResults.jsp?slim=quick&sm=3&luom=126&currencyid=100&searchtype=searchbar&Ntk=boatsEN&Ntt=Catalina+30+Ma
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Forum: General Sailing Forum 09-01-2018, 13:56
Replies: 49
Views: 67,001
Posted By howster
Re: Beginner question

Thanks guys. How much $ would you set aside for routine maintenance and storage every year for a Catalina 30 and do you buy a trailer or get transport services? Where is your preferred place to buy...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-01-2018, 01:33
Replies: 49
Views: 67,001
Posted By howster
Re: Beginner question

From what I've just Googled, ketches look awesome. Nice hangup :) Sorry to hear the engine has been a nuisance. So the MD11C appears to be a big green Volvo engine. I'm surprised Its not more easily...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-01-2018, 01:27
Replies: 49
Views: 67,001
Posted By howster
Re: Beginner question

Thanks for the insight. This forum is really great. I will factor all responses into the decision. I'm with you on the quality aspect and peace of mind of purchasing something in good shape. Will...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 04-01-2018, 17:11
Replies: 49
Views: 67,001
Posted By howster
Re: Beginner question

This looks like it may work https://www.catalinayachts.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/CC22Bro-05.pdf
Forum: General Sailing Forum 04-01-2018, 16:53
Replies: 49
Views: 67,001
Posted By howster
Re: Beginner question

Something like this Catalina 20 would work. Maybe 2 or 6 ft longer. I like that the front deck is flat with no hatch blocking one from lying out. Would prefer to have a railing all around the front...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 04-01-2018, 16:12
Replies: 49
Views: 67,001
Posted By howster
Re: Beginner question

Thanks....whatever size satisfies the earlier requirements is good with me. 20, 22 seems fine too. The one necessity is that theres lie out room at front without a skylight in the way. 2 being able...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 04-01-2018, 15:03
Replies: 49
Views: 67,001
Posted By howster
Re: Beginner question

Thanks very much for the info. We are in our 40s and the boat would be to get us out in the water with our dog, have the opportunity to bring 2 or 3 more friends if needed for a day out and have...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 04-01-2018, 14:29
Replies: 49
Views: 67,001
Posted By howster
Re: Beginner question

Thanks for response. I plan to just go down to Buzzards Bay (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buzzards_Bay)band stay near to the coast. No high seas. Maybe go far enough out to not see land. The...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 04-01-2018, 09:47
Replies: 49
Views: 67,001
Posted By howster
Re: Beginner question

Googling...for sure the outboard would be best for me. Very cool
Forum: General Sailing Forum 04-01-2018, 09:34
Replies: 49
Views: 67,001
Posted By howster
Re: Beginner question

Learning so much here. So can you put outboards on 27s and not 30s or is it dependent on the model. Easier to maintain the better for sure. How far out from the coast is reasonable to go on these...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 04-01-2018, 09:24
Replies: 49
Views: 67,001
Posted By howster
Re: Beginner question

Great advice...look great https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JcKTlJhMRA

Thanks
Forum: General Sailing Forum 04-01-2018, 09:19
Replies: 49
Views: 67,001
Posted By howster
Re: Beginner question

Thanks. Ive been out on small beginner sail boats and large racers with professionals. I just love the idea of going out to sea under sail, someplace quiet with friends and spend a few hours decked...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 04-01-2018, 08:47
Replies: 49
Views: 67,001
Posted By howster
Beginner question

Hi everyone,
Thinking of getting a starter boat and getting my toes wet. Will get lessons but would like some advice on a model of recreational sail boat I could get that's manageable for a newbie...
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