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Subject: [worldcruising] 1st serious boat purchase
gerard.p.foret@XXX.XXX
Date: Tue Aug 22 2000 - 15:56:39 EDT
Greetings experienced sailors:
My wife and I have been looking into purchasing our 1st fairly large
sailboat. We are currently looking at 28 to 34 footers. We are
looking for a beamy interior, for coastal sailing and so far, our
search has led us to mid '80s or newer Hunters and Catalinas. Our
goal is to find an affordable vessel for weekend/vacation coastal
cruising, the should we find we like it as much as we believe we
will, use any eguity in the vessel towards the purchase of a
liveaboard cruiser.
So far our sailing experience has been getting out 2 or 3 times a
week on our 16' hobie.
Something I have noticed is that the Catalinas most likely have a
carpet covered fiberglass sole, while the Hunters have a holly/teak
sole. Naturally, I greatly prefer the look of the holly/teak, but am
I missing something by preferringh this sole? Is it much more
maintanance?
If there is anyone who would share their experiences in
purchasing/owning vessels of this make and size, we would greatly
appreciate some guidance.
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