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Subject: RE: [world-cruising] Fiberglass or Steel
From: Baumgart, James (james.baumgart@XXX.XXX)
Date: Fri May 09 2003 - 13:11:19 EDT
Your goals are similar to mine. We are 2 years back opn land after a 1 year
cruise San Diego to the Bahamas. Why not consider what we are doing? To
keep sailing, keep the dream alive, save money, etc. we bought a 1978
Catalina 25 fin keel. The boat cost only $6000, and it was in great shape
with 6 sails, new rigging, new Honda 4 stroke 8 HP engine, fresh epoxy
bottom job, autopilot, GPS, .... It is fun to sail, easy to fix, cheap to
own. I can sail all weekend for the cost of 1 quart of gas. There's a big
owners group and parts are widely available. It is also a decent coastal
cruising boat. There is room for 4. We are having fun without having $100K
tied to the dock. I paid cash. I am enjoying putting in solar panels, and
other things to make her a better cruiser. We are leaving for a 4 day mini
cruise in 2 weeks and planning a 1 month cruise this August.
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Meanwhile, we are saving money for the real boat. You don't need to own a
36 footer - steel or fiberglass - now if you are not leaving for several
years. I will strip off those solar panels, sell the Cat 25 for what I paid
for it, and go shopping for a real blue water cruising boat about 1 year
before we are ready to depart. I figure it will take 6 months full time
work to find the boat and 6 months full time work to get it ready to go.
You say you can't do extensive maintenance, and want to sail. In that case,
unless you are going to the Artic or round the Horn, forget steel. Wood is
the highest workload, followed by steel. Fiberglass is clearly the minimal
workload. Look for a boat with as little external teak as possible. If you
REALLY want to do minimal maintenance and maximum sailing, don't buy a boat
now and go on some charters or join a sailing club. I enjoy working on my
boat. If you don't, cruising may not be for you.
-JimB
-----Original Message-----
From: frankjaschinski [mailto:frankjaschinski@XXX.XXX]
Sent: Friday, May 09, 2003 5:51 AM
To: world-cruising@XXX.XXX
Subject: [world-cruising] Fiberglass or Steel
Just joined the group and happy to be here.
My Lady and I have a dream to sail around the world and are currently
saving up and getting our sailing skills in order. At the same time
we are looking out for a boat. Budget is a big factor, and re-sale
also comes into the picture.
I guess we are looking for a boat between 36 ft and 40 ft. It must be
safe and be able to go anywhere. Unfortunately we will not be able to
do extensive maintenance as the focus is really on sailing.
The question I pose to any body that is willing to give advice is:
What is the more cost effective option. A Fiberglass boat or a steel
boat?
Cheers
Frank
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