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Subject: RE: [worldcruising] 1st serious boat purchase
From: Jack Harkins (jharkins@XXX.XXX)
Date: Tue Aug 22 2000 - 21:09:38 EDT
There are a lot of books and magazines that contain boat reviews. Reading some of these might give comparative perspectives to sailors new to cruising. "Cruising World" and "Sailing" are excellent, each having monthly reviews of new and used boats. "Practical Sailor" -- not available over-the-counter -- has a monthly in-depth report. They also publish the excellent "Practical Boat Buying," a 2-volume compilation of reviews. "Good Ol' Boat," also not available over-the-counter, has monthly reviews, although I am skeptical of their reviewer. (But, many of the reviewed boats are classics with excellent reputations.)
If you're buying used, there are a lot of excellent used boats out there, and for the money you could probably do a lot better than bottom-end productiion boats like Hunter and Catalina. (A couple of years ago, a friend sold his Pearson 34 at a good price, and the owner got a heck-of-a boat; this year, a friend purchased a Bayfield 32 -- I think it's 32 -- for something in the mid-20s.)
That said, I have sailed a Catalina 27 and 30 many times and often in dirty weather. Last Fall we sailed the 27overnight from Waukegan, Illinois to Sheboygan, Wi. Winds were 30+ knots, waves 5-8 feet, according to Coast Guard buoy reports. We beam reached at hull speed with double-reefed main only. The little 27 handled beautifully, much better than her sick crew!
That same Fall, I sailed the 30 from Chicago to Zion, Illinois in 30-35 k winds. She handled well -- dry, stiff, fast.
Jack Harkins
-----Original Message-----
From: gerard.p.foret@XXX.XXX]
Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2000 2:57 PM
To: worldcruising@XXX.XXX
Subject: [worldcruising] 1st serious boat purchase
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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