"Scotty" wrote:

"Praxi" wrote:
I'm new to sailing and I would like to buy a boat between
30-35".

Ding! that's a bell going off. I think most would agree that
buying a 30-35' sailboat BEFORE you know how to sail is a
bad idea. Not totaly undoable, but I would strongly advise
to learn to sail FIRST.

Now why would you give out advice like that, Snotty?

I learned how to fly after I bought a Cherokee Arrow. (single engine,
retractable gear, a couple of other extras). I actually bought a second one
with a T-tail. The boys Dad had a Cherokee 6 when I met him.

I got paid for learning how to fly...so don't judge everyone by you personal
yardstick.

LP


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

You want a cruising boat. There are 1000s of them. What's
your price range? Sailing area? Will you be solo sailing?



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

Whatever you do, don't listen to the ****** who calls
himself ''Capt Rob''. He knows nothing about boats. He is a
sad troll who is jelious of everything.


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



Start here, http://yachtworld.com/boats/index.html.en , look
for 30-35' sailboats.
You will soon be overwhelmed.

Material? Fibreglass, of course.
Year, model? What can you afford?
Brand? Within each brand you will find poor examples,
either by mfg. or neglect from an owner. Each individual
boat must be checked out, inspected thoroughly and then
surveyed before purchase.