| How Small Is Too Small?
Hello:
Im new, first post see <----. Ill cut right to the chase I have about .01% experience sailing, my friend took me out on a small 10 ft sail boat once. We managed to capsize the sailboat and were unable to right it. We then swam about 1/2 mile back to the beach towing this anchor with the sail still open shoreward.
I however have a passion to circumnavigate the globe and explore. Whilst being ignorant of sailing I am adept at learning.
As such here are my questions, and initial thoughts.
I have been looking into used vessels that I could bring home and fix up as a medium term project. Hands on experience doing maintenance on the vessel I feel is very important to understanding the fundamentals of sailing and an absolute requirement for solo sailing.
What size, style and composition sailing vessel will best accommodate a single passenger for circumnavigation and day to day living activities? I would prefer a wider hulled craft as the speedy arrival at the final destination is not my objective, rather Im in it for the journey.
What size and type of power plant (IE engine) is needed if any?
What are some things that I should absolutely look for or out for?
Is there an old sailboat "graveyard" that unwanted vessels goto that I may be able to find a bargin from?
Thank you for your time.
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