Starting to seriously think about buying a boat
 

Hello,
i am new here, but thought I might see if can get some help. I live
in RI, know how to sail (learned on dingy's) and have crewed on
Ensign's and J105's. The only boat I ever owned was a DC (Sparks and
Stevens design, 16ftLOA, 26ft mast, fery fast, very tender!) I am
interested in something, big enough to weekend on and seaworthy enough
for RI sound to Marthers Vinyard, yet small enough to Single hand, at
least in light wind. Prefer a keel boat for stability and comfort
(like the Ensign). My budget will be in the $8000 area when I am ready
to move. My question is what boats should I look for/at?

Thanks in advance!,
Norml

Starting to seriously think about buying a boat
 

Look at a few Catalina 25's. There are lots of them
around and they can be had easily for your price range.

They also have good re-sale value in case you get
ready to move up to a more seaworthy boat like
a Coronado 27, Vancouver 27 or Nor'sea 27 all
of which are the best money can buy.

S.Simon.


"Norml" wrote in message om...
Hello,
i am new here, but thought I might see if can get some help. I live
in RI, know how to sail (learned on dingy's) and have crewed on
Ensign's and J105's. The only boat I ever owned was a DC (Sparks and
Stevens design, 16ftLOA, 26ft mast, fery fast, very tender!) I am
interested in something, big enough to weekend on and seaworthy enough
for RI sound to Marthers Vinyard, yet small enough to Single hand, at
least in light wind. Prefer a keel boat for stability and comfort
(like the Ensign). My budget will be in the $8000 area when I am ready
to move. My question is what boats should I look for/at?

Thanks in advance!,
Norml

Starting to seriously think about buying a boat
 

Coronado 27, Vancouver 27 or Nor'sea 27 all
of which are the best money can buy.

Why lie about this?
The Coronado is not a good boat. The fact that you spent countless years of
effort to improve yours is proof.
Don't buy junk...and the Coronado is most certainly junk.

RB

Starting to seriously think about buying a boat
 

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Starting to seriously think about buying a boat
 

My budget will be in the $8000 area when I am ready to move. My question is
what boats should I look for/at?

You should be able to pick up one of the older designs like a C&C 32.


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Trains are a winter sport

Starting to seriously think about buying a boat
 

Look at a few Catalina 25's.

Heck for eight grand he should be able to pick up a Catalina 27.
S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster"
Trains are a winter sport