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On Jan 10, 8:50*am, "
wrote: My wife and I are still looking for a 27 foot used boat, *for summer cruising north from Port Townsend, WA, where we live, mainly if not entirely on the inside of Vancouver Island. Our price range is $8,000 - 12,000 We want a boat which has * * * * * * - solid construction * * * * * * - good stability - not too much heeling * * * * * * - adequate performance upwind * * * * * * - *moves in light air We're narrowing our search down to boats within a reasonable distance, and I wonder if anyone has opinions on the relative merits of the following for this type of use Catalina 27 * - 1987 San Juan 28 - 1978 O'Day 272LE -1987 Ericson 25+ * -1976 Morgan 27 * * -1971 * * * * I mention the age as I think construction quality has varied over the years with some of these makers. * * * * * * * * * * Thanks in advance for any comments * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Richard Richard: Look at the Cal 2-29 as your first choice if you can afford it. It will sail in light air faster than the Catalina or Cal 2-27. I've owned both Cals and older Catalinas and I'd say the Cal's have better details- making them more sailor friendly. I believe in general the Cals are slightly better than the Catalinas. The older Catlinas are available in two styles - galley along one side and galley at the port rear of the cabin. You should decide which you like better. I too cruise Puget Sound. If you go with the Catalina 27, definately make sure you get a tall rig for sailing in islands - where the winds are often light during summer. Look at the PHRF base ratings of the boats to get an idea of their sailing ability. |
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