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Thorpydo · 07-06-2009, 23:52

Thank you all for your replies and advice. I do appreciate your help in my search.

I've been reading some about the balboa 26 and this boat does seem to fit my needs very well. I will continue researching this boat. I found this page helpful:
Balboa 26 Boat Review

Many people have mentioned the Catalinas and I have heard both good and bad things about them. Can someone explain the discrepency in the experience people have had with these boats? Again, some my information was from practical sailor but also from browsing forums.
Catalina 22 Boat Review

I'm trying to gauge price and availability with all these boats. Besides craigslist, does anyone have a good means to find boats in my area (San Diego, though I'm willing to drive a ways)

Thanks again.

07-06-2009, 23:52	#7
Thorpydo Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 8	Thank you all for your replies and advice. I do appreciate your help in my search. I've been reading some about the balboa 26 and this boat does seem to fit my needs very well. I will continue researching this boat. I found this page helpful: Balboa 26 Boat Review Many people have mentioned the Catalinas and I have heard both good and bad things about them. Can someone explain the discrepency in the experience people have had with these boats? Again, some my information was from practical sailor but also from browsing forums. Catalina 22 Boat Review I'm trying to gauge price and availability with all these boats. Besides craigslist, does anyone have a good means to find boats in my area (San Diego, though I'm willing to drive a ways) Thanks again.