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...