In article .com,
"Praxi" wrote:

Hi all,

I'm new to sailing and I would like to buy a (used) boat between
30-35".

I'm looking for something that I can spend a couple nights on, now and
then, while on a trip; entertain my family, and friends, and maybe live
there for a week or so.

Can someone give me some leads as to what to look for and what to stay
away from?

Maybe recommend some boats (brand, material, year, model, etc.) to look
for?

Thank you,

YOu give us very little information about yourself. Where is this boat
going to be used? Do you need a shower (I would during a week)? Do you
want hot water (I guess you might if you plan to cook and clean). Are
you tall or short (some care about headroom).

I tried to overnight on my J/100 last night for the first time and had
to call it quits because of overheating and stale air. There was little
air circulation.

Which brings me to my point. Air circulation is rarely considered by
folks buying a boat. Yet, if you are planning to overnight, weekend, or
live aboard, it is likely going to be very important to your long term
enjoyment of your boat.

I don't know what you know about air circulation but the amount of air
circulating in a boat has to do with the amount of free ventilation
(screens cut the area in half) and location (you need as much exhaust
air ventilation as incoming air). That is why many (but not all) boats
have vents on either side of the cabin.

Good luck.

H

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