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On Nov 2, 10:58 am, wrote:
My wife has always wanted to learn to sail, and have a sailboat, this
one seems to fit us, and is trailerable. I know bass boats, not
sailboats, so please take a look. I went and looked at it, and for
it's age, it's immaculate. He acts as he'll come down a little. Thanks.

I suppose the link would be a good idea, sorry!

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/boa/465785774.html



A well known brand name and lots around. (although not so much in my area)
The price is very reasonable.
With a weight of approx 2500 unloaded and a trailer weight of at least 600
lbs, a vehicle capable of towing 3500 could be maxed out.
You may want to join a club with a mooring rather than trailering/rigging
this boat.
Did the guy say the trailer was custom or homemade?
I think I'd pay the $200 or so for a survey before buying.
http://www.sailboatowners.com/review...alina&model=22

On Nov 2, 11:27 am, "Don White" wrote:
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On Nov 2, 10:58 am, wrote:
My wife has always wanted to learn to sail, and have a sailboat, this
one seems to fit us, and is trailerable. I know bass boats, not
sailboats, so please take a look. I went and looked at it, and for
it's age, it's immaculate. He acts as he'll come down a little. Thanks.

I suppose the link would be a good idea, sorry!

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/boa/465785774.html

A well known brand name and lots around. (although not so much in my area)
The price is very reasonable.
With a weight of approx 2500 unloaded and a trailer weight of at least 600
lbs, a vehicle capable of towing 3500 could be maxed out.
You may want to join a club with a mooring rather than trailering/rigging
this boat.
Did the guy say the trailer was custom or homemade?
I think I'd pay the $200 or so for a survey before buying.http://www.sailboatowners.com/review...0&brand=Catali...

Thanks for the advice.

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On Nov 2, 11:27 am, "Don White" wrote:
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On Nov 2, 10:58 am, wrote:
My wife has always wanted to learn to sail, and have a sailboat, this
one seems to fit us, and is trailerable. I know bass boats, not
sailboats, so please take a look. I went and looked at it, and for
it's age, it's immaculate. He acts as he'll come down a little.
Thanks.

I suppose the link would be a good idea, sorry!

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/boa/465785774.html

A well known brand name and lots around. (although not so much in my
area)
The price is very reasonable.
With a weight of approx 2500 unloaded and a trailer weight of at least
600
lbs, a vehicle capable of towing 3500 could be maxed out.
You may want to join a club with a mooring rather than trailering/rigging
this boat.
Did the guy say the trailer was custom or homemade?
I think I'd pay the $200 or so for a survey before
buying.http://www.sailboatowners.com/review...0&brand=Catali...

Thanks for the advice.

You know... as I think about this, if your wife is the one anxious to sail,
I'd run out and buy a sailboat before she changes her mind. ;-)

Here is a Canadian boat in the same size range that's popular in central
Canada.
http://sailquest.com/market/models/sirius.htm
I've thought about this boat but I'd have the same three problems....
1/ lousy shallow ramps here with floats usually 100 feet away from ramp
2/ solo rigging & sailing.. (can be done by energenic organized sailor)
3/ large load for standard midsize cars/SUVs

On Nov 2, 1:43 pm, "Don White" wrote:
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On Nov 2, 11:27 am, "Don White" wrote:
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On Nov 2, 10:58 am, wrote:
My wife has always wanted to learn to sail, and have a sailboat, this
one seems to fit us, and is trailerable. I know bass boats, not
sailboats, so please take a look. I went and looked at it, and for
it's age, it's immaculate. He acts as he'll come down a little.
Thanks.

I suppose the link would be a good idea, sorry!

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/boa/465785774.html

A well known brand name and lots around. (although not so much in my
area)
The price is very reasonable.
With a weight of approx 2500 unloaded and a trailer weight of at least
600
lbs, a vehicle capable of towing 3500 could be maxed out.
You may want to join a club with a mooring rather than trailering/rigging
this boat.
Did the guy say the trailer was custom or homemade?
I think I'd pay the $200 or so for a survey before
buying.http://www.sailboatowners.com/review...0&brand=Catali...

Thanks for the advice.

You know... as I think about this, if your wife is the one anxious to sail,
I'd run out and buy a sailboat before she changes her mind. ;-)

Here is a Canadian boat in the same size range that's popular in central
Canada.http://sailquest.com/market/models/sirius.htm
I've thought about this boat but I'd have the same three problems....
1/ lousy shallow ramps here with floats usually 100 feet away from ramp
2/ solo rigging & sailing.. (can be done by energenic organized sailor)
3/ large load for standard midsize cars/SUVs



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I might suggest a smaller open or daysailer just to learn. Something
like a 17-20 foot Bluejay or similar would be great to learn on. Go
check out some "class" racing out of some yacht club local one day.
Look at the double handed 17-19 foot class, They are a lot of fun,
pleytiful and as someone told me, the best way to learn to sail is to
follow a bunch of similar boats around a race course... When you can
beat a few of them, you are learning to sail...

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I might suggest a smaller open or daysailer just to learn. Something
like a 17-20 foot Bluejay or similar would be great to learn on. Go
check out some "class" racing out of some yacht club local one day.
Look at the double handed 17-19 foot class, They are a lot of fun,
pleytiful and as someone told me, the best way to learn to sail is to
follow a bunch of similar boats around a race course... When you can
beat a few of them, you are learning to sail...



What's so damn hard about sailing, anyway? Pull on a line that raises the
sail, sit back, grab the tiller and wait for the wind to blow.

Power boating, on the other hand, takes some serious expertise. You better
know gas and/or diesel engine mechanics, shaft seal adjustment/repacking,
ethanol impact on your fuel tanks, single or twin engine close quarter
handling and, above all, a credit card with a huge available line for
refueling.

Blowboaters ..... pansies ...

Eisboch

On Nov 2, 4:44 pm, "Eisboch" wrote:
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I might suggest a smaller open or daysailer just to learn. Something
like a 17-20 foot Bluejay or similar would be great to learn on. Go
check out some "class" racing out of some yacht club local one day.
Look at the double handed 17-19 foot class, They are a lot of fun,
pleytiful and as someone told me, the best way to learn to sail is to
follow a bunch of similar boats around a race course... When you can
beat a few of them, you are learning to sail...

What's so damn hard about sailing, anyway? Pull on a line that raises the
sail, sit back, grab the tiller and wait for the wind to blow.

Power boating, on the other hand, takes some serious expertise. You better
know gas and/or diesel engine mechanics, shaft seal adjustment/repacking,
ethanol impact on your fuel tanks, single or twin engine close quarter
handling and, above all, a credit card with a huge available line for
refueling.

Blowboaters ..... pansies ...

Eisboch

LOL

On Fri, 2 Nov 2007 15:44:37 -0500, "Eisboch"
wrote:

Blowboaters ..... pansies ...

And you should hear what the sail boaters have to say about us....

:-)

On Fri, 02 Nov 2007 20:33:39 -0000,
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I might suggest a smaller open or daysailer just to learn. Something
like a 17-20 foot Bluejay or similar would be great to learn on. Go
check out some "class" racing out of some yacht club local one day.
Look at the double handed 17-19 foot class, They are a lot of fun,
pleytiful and as someone told me, the best way to learn to sail is to
follow a bunch of similar boats around a race course... When you can
beat a few of them, you are learning to sail...

Blujays are about 14 ft and too small for adults in my opinion. There
is a 19 footer called the Flying Scot however that is a decent size
and easy to trailer. They are quite popular in some areas and are fun
boats.

http://www.flyingscot.com/

On Nov 2, 5:26 pm, Wayne.B wrote:
On Fri, 02 Nov 2007 20:33:39 -0000,
wrote:

I might suggest a smaller open or daysailer just to learn. Something
like a 17-20 foot Bluejay or similar would be great to learn on. Go
check out some "class" racing out of some yacht club local one day.
Look at the double handed 17-19 foot class, They are a lot of fun,
pleytiful and as someone told me, the best way to learn to sail is to
follow a bunch of similar boats around a race course... When you can
beat a few of them, you are learning to sail...

Blujays are about 14 ft and too small for adults in my opinion.

Ah ha, now you gotta clean yer own bilge... My bud has a 19 foot
Bluejay... But the baot you link below is about what I was talking
about. Easy launch and retreive, Not a ton of money, etc... Great
class to learn sailing, if you ask me.

There
is a 19 footer called the Flying Scot however that is a decent size
and easy to trailer. They are quite popular in some areas and are fun
boats.

http://www.flyingscot.com/

On Nov 2, 6:28 pm, wrote:
On Nov 2, 5:26 pm, Wayne.B wrote:

On Fri, 02 Nov 2007 20:33:39 -0000,
wrote:

I might suggest a smaller open or daysailer just to learn. Something
like a 17-20 foot Bluejay or similar would be great to learn on. Go
check out some "class" racing out of some yacht club local one day.
Look at the double handed 17-19 foot class, They are a lot of fun,
pleytiful and as someone told me, the best way to learn to sail is to
follow a bunch of similar boats around a race course... When you can
beat a few of them, you are learning to sail...

Blujays are about 14 ft and too small for adults in my opinion.

Ah ha, now you gotta clean yer own bilge... My bud has a 19 foot
Bluejay... But the baot you link below is about what I was talking
about. Easy launch and retreive, Not a ton of money, etc... Great
class to learn sailing, if you ask me.



There
is a 19 footer called the Flying Scot however that is a decent size
and easy to trailer. They are quite popular in some areas and are fun
boats.

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Oh Crap, his was a Lazer.. I will bring my boots It was made in
Old Lyme too, same yards, Essex Ship Yard.. But it is a Lazer, not a
Bluejay. Same boat really, just 5 feet longer.. ooops