Hello everyone. I haven't been on for a while.
My daughter and her boyfriend are looking to buy a sailboat for next season.They are living in Washburn Wisconsin which if you aren't familiar is on
lake Superior and very near to the Apostle islands which is a wonderful cruising area. I live 600 miles away and it is hard for me to get there to help,inspect and guide her.
They are looking at a 1974 Tartan 30 and also a
Pearson 33 of similar age.
There is also a 1974
islander 36 in the area . I have a lifetime of experience with boats but am unfamiliar with these models.
I don't have enough information as to
equipment condition etc.and realize this is a little vague.
What I am asking for are things like what to look out for with each of these models, things you like or dislike, sailing characteristics,quality or lack there of, pros and cons etc., etc.
Looking at yacht world it looks like a lot but not all of the similar Tartans have gasoline engines. Not sure what this particular
boat has. Don't want to debate gas vs
diesel so please lets not go there. In my opinion a gas
engine would be a deal breaker.
Any advise will be appreciated.