Ummmmm wrote:

Hi. My old Sunfish died last winter -- the transom has been patched
one time too many, finally fell off completely, so I am looking for a
new boat to replace it. I can get another Sunfish easily enough, but
I'd like to consider other options. The ones I have found are the
Vanguard Pico Plus, and the Esacpe Rumba / Escape 12. Anybody out
there have any experience with these, any other small sailboat (besides
the Sunfish) that I should look at?

I am a 230 lb, middle aged, not-so-athletic-anymore guy, with wife and
7 year old kid. It'd be nice to get us all on the boat, maybe,
sometimes. Usually it's just me and the kid. We live on Cape Cod
(windy), usually sail in ponds or harbors.

Any advice at all would be appreciated. Thanks.


Take a look at the Alcort Puffer, too. Maybe a Windmill, DC/Designers
Choice, Chrysler Pirateer. All small sloops, good for ponds & harbors.
I see quite a few cats & Sunfish out on open beaches, surprisingly,
like in the Truro area. For longer days, or more room on Long Pond or
larger harbors, you would love a trailerable O'Day 16 or 17. You'll
find the wife will come along more often with a dryer ride, too.

HEY! Look what just came up on Google... here's your next boat!

http://www.marinebrokerage.com/cgi-b...a.cgi/16oday76

Less than half the price of a new Sunfish, too.

Rob