Hello all,
I am a former liveaboard sailor and retired Naval officer. I haven't owned a sailboat for almost two decades, though I have done a little lake sailing from time to time. Now that I'm retired and we've settled down, I think it's time to introduce our 4 and 8 year olds to sailing--besides the Hobie Wave at our summer vacation spot.
Heading down to look at a Hunter 23 tomorrow. It seems to be in good shape, and I'm hoping that the hull is sound. I had to do a lot of work on my old Beneteau. It had lived a hard life as a charter boat in the Caribbean, so I'm not afraid of a project.
I've read about the rudder brackets and their hull fittings. Anything else I should pay attention to? It has a trailer so I need to figure out the condition of bearings, etc. Also, there's an 8 horse Evinrude (unknown model or age) I can get with the boat for about $600. If it runs, I'll probably do that.
Anyway, hoping to be back among those afflicted with by boat ownership soon. And Jim, if you're on here, I'll see you tomorrow!
I am a former liveaboard sailor and retired Naval officer. I haven't owned a sailboat for almost two decades, though I have done a little lake sailing from time to time. Now that I'm retired and we've settled down, I think it's time to introduce our 4 and 8 year olds to sailing--besides the Hobie Wave at our summer vacation spot.
Heading down to look at a Hunter 23 tomorrow. It seems to be in good shape, and I'm hoping that the hull is sound. I had to do a lot of work on my old Beneteau. It had lived a hard life as a charter boat in the Caribbean, so I'm not afraid of a project.
I've read about the rudder brackets and their hull fittings. Anything else I should pay attention to? It has a trailer so I need to figure out the condition of bearings, etc. Also, there's an 8 horse Evinrude (unknown model or age) I can get with the boat for about $600. If it runs, I'll probably do that.
Anyway, hoping to be back among those afflicted with by boat ownership soon. And Jim, if you're on here, I'll see you tomorrow!