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From: lavida (no email)
Date: Tue May 31 2005 - 14:25:23 EDT
IMHO,
I'd take a close look at your long range plans for cruising, then buy a boat
that will accomplish those needs.
Buying an apprentice boat is taking you down an avenue that will get you
afloat sooner, but you will have to go through the process of selling your
beginner boat and buying all over again. Some good research and examination
of your eventual cruising goals, along with just walking the docks asking
questions, will more than likely steer you in right direction.
It takes either years or lots of money or in some cases years and lots of
money to get a boat right. Why not start out with the boat you want. For
every boat credit ($1,000 in today's prices) spent, you might see .25 to .35
return on that investment.
Catalina's and Hunters are great boats and in recent years have turned into
very capable boats.
However, I'd steer you towards a boat that is a well respected, blue water
design capable and within your budget needs. There are many classic
plastics to choose from. Practical Sailor puts out a book that reviews many
designs as well as the www offers much to be had. Especially the owners
groups.
Good luck in your search, it'll be worth it no matter what boat you buy.
Sea U,
Mike
s.v. LaVida
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Subject: Re: [world-cruising] Choosing a cruiser
>I agree completely with the choice of a Catalina 30 or even a Catalina 27.
>There's a huge number out there at all price ranges. They're easy to
>re-sell also - as mentioned. My Catalina 27 sold in less than 2 weeks -
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> Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2005 1:29 PM
> Subject: RE: [world-cruising] Choosing a cruiser
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> Get a Catalina 30, much better sail boat than the Hunter and easy to
> re-sell. Don't be afraid of an old one in good condition. Have fun,
> learn
> the basics, without spending a lot of money on your first boat.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gregory david Stempel [mailto:]
> Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2005 10:23 AM
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> Subject: [world-cruising] Choosing a cruiser
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> We are currently looking for our FIRST sail boat. We aren't ready to head
> for the Azores just yet, so we are considering a boat that will give us a
> good foundation from which to begin our future in world sailing. We'll
> move
> up from this point.
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> Are there any boats to stay away from?
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> We are looking at the Hunter line in about the late nineties, 30 ft range
> as
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> our first boat, are these good boats?
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> Any opinions would be greatly appreciated.
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> Take care,
> Gregory david Stempel
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