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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 25-08-2016, 19:17
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Posted By Wetankles
Re: Finding a first sailboat

I second the Newport 30

Fun and fairly fast and a good bargain
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 25-08-2016, 12:43
Replies: 32
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Posted By Wetankles
Re: Finding a first sailboat

If you can find your first boat with a dodger already added - this is a very desirable addition and a new one is typically in the $3600+ range.

Refrigeration and Hot and Cold water are also big...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 25-08-2016, 12:39
Replies: 32
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Posted By Wetankles
Re: Finding a first sailboat

Very true! And the pricing is a very considerable jump down from the Cat 30s - Often a 10,000 price difference or more.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 25-08-2016, 12:26
Replies: 32
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Posted By Wetankles
Re: Finding a first sailboat

Added thoughts:
One very big added thought - definitely get a boat that backs up well - by that I mean one that you can steer in reverse. Some boats simply do not back up well at all and they are...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 25-08-2016, 11:54
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Posted By Wetankles
Re: Finding a first sailboat

It is a great time to purchase a boat - the prices are very low.

I would recommend a Catalina 30 as a great starter - if and when you decide to sell it - it is an easy one to sell quickly. The...
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