Hello

[mikemilt]

New member somewhat new to sailing researching monohull 70’s era to cruise when retiring in three years $ are limited so many ? Solid hull ? Full keel? Skeg hung rudder? Updated electronics? Sometimes seams a daunting task ...........

[Steadman Uhlich]

Howdy and Welcome Aboard CF!

It sounds like you have a dream, and one many of us share. Learning from what you can read on this forum can help that dream become a reality.

Bon Voyage on the Forum and on the water too.

[maxingout]

I like the old heavy cruising monohulls for offshore work. If I ever shed my catamaran, look for me in a Westsail 42.

[Don C L]

Welcome aboard mikemilt! May I suggest you look one or two decades earlier? There are some great bargains to be had in 60s boats... and definitely solid hulls... there was a Spencer 35 that needed an engine going for under $3K in San Diego recently. You aren't going to find many boats, new or old, with a more solid hull... Good luck!

[Steadman Uhlich]

Originally Posted by mikemilt

New member somewhat new to sailing researching monohull 70’s era to cruise when retiring in three years $ are limited so many ? Solid hull ? Full keel? Skeg hung rudder? Updated electronics? Sometimes seams a daunting task ...........

See this.

For Sale: Tartan 34c - Cruisers & Sailing Forums

[Steadman Uhlich]

And this

http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...ml#post2507211