Hey All.. I need an adult.
Looking for some
advice from people who understand the plight I am in.
Facts:
1. WHO: Hi! Im B - I have a son who will spend some time during the week with me and a dog. I have a little sailing experience but just passed Keelboat 101 and am continuing through the
ASA &
Safety courses (as well as getting in as much experience on and with others as possible)
2. WHAT:
Live-aboard -
blue water cruiser eventually (I've lived aboard a
boat before so its not new except for the sailing aspect- a big aspect i know)
3. Where: Living in
New England I am sure that finding someone to jump onboard for a sail in the summer won't be an issue.. but mostly I will be single-handing ( EVENTUALLY GUYS.. not right now EVENTUALLY) As far as wintering in
New England I have a plan B in case of storms /
safety or God forbid there is a tragedy.
4. When: Planning on transitioning to
live aboard 2020
5. Why: I have too many to list.. but long story short if it doesn't
work - wipe the blackboard and start over
Now for the meat and potatoes!
The Quandry:
Do I buy a small say..
Catalina 320 for a
liveaboard and get used to it or do I buy a Wauquiez Pretorien 35 which fits the bill for the long term goals?
(prices are mostly even for what I am looking at year etc..) Now for anyone who has ever bought a sailboat.. or has read "sailing a serious ocean". I am already in love with the Wauquiez Pretorien 35. I am
head over heels for her... she hits everything I need and want in a
boat but she has miles under her
keel. ( 1982 is the one I'm looking at )Her lines have me drooling over the cut of the
water, but I want to make sure that I go about this logically.
Thoughts? Experience with either boat?
***** Please understand I am asking feedback for those who will provide
advice respectfully
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