Hi awhile ago I sold my Westsail 32, after many long years of fine
service. I just can't afford the slip fees any longer. I held on as
long as I could but when they decided to turn our marina into a condo
and private marina it was time to sell. Anyway, It's really hard being
without a boat, so I have been thinking about a trailerable sailboat as
there is plenty of room next to the house to store the boat on a
trailer. Something in the 18-20' range. My offshore days are in the
past so she will pretty much spend her time on the ICW and the St Johns
River with an occasional venture offshore if the weather is
exceptional. A boat that is large enough to have a small cabin yet
small enough for one man to rig. Does anyone know where I might start
my search? what boats I might start looking at?

Thanks ahead,

Phil

Check the Nordica 20

http://www.nordicaboats.com/

CM


"Capri" wrote in message
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Hi awhile ago I sold my Westsail 32, after many long years of fine
service. I just can't afford the slip fees any longer. I held on as
long as I could but when they decided to turn our marina into a condo
and private marina it was time to sell. Anyway, It's really hard being
without a boat, so I have been thinking about a trailerable sailboat as
there is plenty of room next to the house to store the boat on a
trailer. Something in the 18-20' range. My offshore days are in the
past so she will pretty much spend her time on the ICW and the St Johns
River with an occasional venture offshore if the weather is
exceptional. A boat that is large enough to have a small cabin yet
small enough for one man to rig. Does anyone know where I might start
my search? what boats I might start looking at?

Thanks ahead,

Phil

Express 20

"Capri" wrote in message
ups.com...
Hi awhile ago I sold my Westsail 32, after many long years of fine
service. I just can't afford the slip fees any longer. I held on as
long as I could but when they decided to turn our marina into a condo
and private marina it was time to sell. Anyway, It's really hard being
without a boat, so I have been thinking about a trailerable sailboat as
there is plenty of room next to the house to store the boat on a
trailer. Something in the 18-20' range. My offshore days are in the
past so she will pretty much spend her time on the ICW and the St Johns
River with an occasional venture offshore if the weather is
exceptional. A boat that is large enough to have a small cabin yet
small enough for one man to rig. Does anyone know where I might start
my search? what boats I might start looking at?

I had a Starwind 19 for a few years. Did quite a few overnights (2 adults)
and took it offshore quite a few times too (Jersey coast). It was a sturdy
little boat and sailed very well. I sold it when I moved. Here is a review I
found online; I'd say it's right on the money.
Scout

Strengths: easy to setup and sail. Trailers like a breeze. Factory
deck plan is adequate with few modifications necessary. handles 25 mph winds
and choppy water surprisingly well. Very stable design with big boat lines.
GREAT boat to learn on before moving up. Large cockpit for the size of boat
(19').
Weaknesses: Not as fast as most some 18-20. Hull rating somewhere
around 5.8 mph. Stern rail guard not necessary, but factory original main
traveler uses the rail guard as a simple traveler system.
Review Summary: Overall a very pleasant boat to sail and own if you
are limited to a trailerable style. Taylor's designs are superb (as now seen
in Precision sailboats) especially where maximizing available space in a
small boat is essential. Wellcraft is known for building brickhouses in boat
hulls. The Starwind 19 is a sturdy as she can be. The construction is
commendable.

West Wight Potter 19.

Amen!



"Capri" wrote in message
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Hi awhile ago I sold my Westsail 32, after many long years of fine
service. I just can't afford the slip fees any longer. I held on as
long as I could but when they decided to turn our marina into a condo
and private marina it was time to sell. Anyway, It's really hard being
without a boat, so I have been thinking about a trailerable sailboat as
there is plenty of room next to the house to store the boat on a
trailer. Something in the 18-20' range. My offshore days are in the
past so she will pretty much spend her time on the ICW and the St Johns
River with an occasional venture offshore if the weather is
exceptional. A boat that is large enough to have a small cabin yet
small enough for one man to rig. Does anyone know where I might start
my search? what boats I might start looking at?

Thanks ahead,

Phil

We love our Matilda 20.
http://members.shaw.ca/matildasail/

Regards,
JR

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"Capri" wrote in message
ups.com...
Hi awhile ago I sold my Westsail 32, after many long years of fine
service. I just can't afford the slip fees any longer. I held on as
long as I could but when they decided to turn our marina into a condo
and private marina it was time to sell. Anyway, It's really hard being
without a boat, so I have been thinking about a trailerable sailboat as
there is plenty of room next to the house to store the boat on a
trailer. Something in the 18-20' range. My offshore days are in the
past so she will pretty much spend her time on the ICW and the St Johns
River with an occasional venture offshore if the weather is
exceptional. A boat that is large enough to have a small cabin yet
small enough for one man to rig. Does anyone know where I might start
my search? what boats I might start looking at?

Thanks ahead,

Phil

Melges 24. It is a racing class, and because of this it
will hold it's value well, and be easy to resell. The mast
is carbon and easy to raise. It can be ramp launched,
and it's fast.

http://www.melges.com/24melges.html



"Capri" wrote
Hi awhile ago I sold my Westsail 32, after many long years of fine
service. I just can't afford the slip fees any longer. I held on as
long as I could but when they decided to turn our marina into a condo
and private marina it was time to sell. Anyway, It's really hard being
without a boat, so I have been thinking about a trailerable sailboat as
there is plenty of room next to the house to store the boat on a
trailer. Something in the 18-20' range. My offshore days are in the
past so she will pretty much spend her time on the ICW and the St Johns
River with an occasional venture offshore if the weather is
exceptional. A boat that is large enough to have a small cabin yet
small enough for one man to rig. Does anyone know where I might start
my search? what boats I might start looking at?

Thanks ahead,

Phil

Sounds like a West Wight Potter P19 would fit your requirements. The
folks at International Marine would be worth contacting!

Capri wrote:
Hi awhile ago I sold my Westsail 32, after many long years of fine
service. I just can't afford the slip fees any longer.

These things come & go in cycles. Ironically enough the
"waterfront is too valuable to waste on boaters" cycle is
peaking at the same time the "let's go ahead and pollute the
heck out of the water while there's still some left" cycle
seem to have peaked at the same time. Just think of the look
on those rich condo-dwellers faces when they realize they've
got a front row seat on a cess pool.


.... Anyway, It's really hard being
without a boat, so I have been thinking about a trailerable sailboat as
there is plenty of room next to the house to store the boat on a
trailer.

You can afford a house but not a boat??

... Something in the 18-20' range. My offshore days are in the
past so she will pretty much spend her time on the ICW and the St Johns
River with an occasional venture offshore if the weather is
exceptional. A boat that is large enough to have a small cabin yet
small enough for one man to rig. Does anyone know where I might start
my search? what boats I might start looking at?


Yep, sure do.

Since you like the classic type, start out with a Com-Pac
16. Small, shippy, easily handled, not expensive... a fun
boat. They also make a newer catboat version in some sizes
up into the 20+ foot range, they are really easy to rig up
and roomier, but have a higher price tag.

How about
http://www.boatshow.com/BayHen.html
one of these in our sailing club, a classic looking and
smart-sailing little boat... a bit tippy like all sharpies,
and not enough room in the cabin for a real party, but all
boats are a compromise

Or
http://www.sailingtexas.com/sdovekiea.html
unfortunately this particular one is gone but these are
awesomely practical little boats.

My wife and I sailed & cruised in a water-ballast Hunter 19
for some years, and found that to be unmatched by any
trailerable I ever saw for easy handling on water or wheels,
room & comfort, and sailing characteristics. But I doubt
you'd like the looks of it, I never particularly did. We
sailed in company with a lot of trailerable sailors and I
was constantly amazed at how tippy, cramped, unhandy (people
spend hours rigging & unrigging, but if you ask them "it
only takes 15 minutes" is the standard reply) most
trailerables are. So careful shopping is in order unless you
already know exactly what you are willing to compromise on.

BTW the recommendation of a West Wight Potter is also a good
one.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King

In article . com,
Capri wrote:
Hi awhile ago I sold my Westsail 32, after many long years of fine
service. I just can't afford the slip fees any longer. I held on as
long as I could but when they decided to turn our marina into a condo
and private marina it was time to sell. Anyway, It's really hard being
without a boat, so I have been thinking about a trailerable sailboat as
there is plenty of room next to the house to store the boat on a
trailer. Something in the 18-20' range. My offshore days are in the
past so she will pretty much spend her time on the ICW and the St Johns
River with an occasional venture offshore if the weather is
exceptional. A boat that is large enough to have a small cabin yet
small enough for one man to rig. Does anyone know where I might start
my search? what boats I might start looking at?

Well, it's pretty easy to pick up a Cal 20 or Santana 22 for a low
cost. Both are very stiff, seaworthy boats (with some work), and have
drafts of about 3-1/2, so trailering isn't a problem. The Cal, for
example can accomodate three people in a pinch, depending on the
interior, but I wouldn't recommend it for more than a night. Even one
person for more than a couple of days isn't a lot of fun.

Both are easily rigged and sailed by one person. The Cal has an
exceptionally large standard rudder/tiller, which makes it easy to
handle even if the wind picks up.


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