So, I have been shopping for a trailer boat that will be my first boat. I have taken a few lessons and done some "crewing" for local races. I want a boat that I could leave at the docks on my local lake but could also trailor it to a larger lake for a week or 2 at a time.
I have 3 boats that I am considering. Performance is nice but comfort is also important as my wife wants to be involved and we will take 2 kids with us most of the time... and the occasional freind. We wouldn't made "camping" on it for 1-3 days at a time.
The boats I am looking at are as folllows:
1987 Catalina 25. Good condition with a nice sail assortment. this is the swing keel model with the diner interior. Asking Price is $6100.00
1981 C&C MKII with a lot of sails. This one has the Zepher drive and helm steering..which I would think makes the cockpit more "freindly" to the non sailors in my world. Asking Price is $5600.00
1980 Santana 525. Again, Nice sail assortment Asking Price is $4500.00
All three have a trailer, nice sails (including spinnakers) and are in really good condition for their age with updated upholstery.
Again, Im new so easy to handle/set-up is a plus.
I know the BIG plus on the Catalina is that parts are easy to come by. I have no clue how hard/easy it would be to get parts for the other 2... or if there is an active community of people to get help from with themselves brands.
Thanks in advance for any input you might be able to offer.
Dave
I have 3 boats that I am considering. Performance is nice but comfort is also important as my wife wants to be involved and we will take 2 kids with us most of the time... and the occasional freind. We wouldn't made "camping" on it for 1-3 days at a time.
The boats I am looking at are as folllows:
1987 Catalina 25. Good condition with a nice sail assortment. this is the swing keel model with the diner interior. Asking Price is $6100.00
1981 C&C MKII with a lot of sails. This one has the Zepher drive and helm steering..which I would think makes the cockpit more "freindly" to the non sailors in my world. Asking Price is $5600.00
1980 Santana 525. Again, Nice sail assortment Asking Price is $4500.00
All three have a trailer, nice sails (including spinnakers) and are in really good condition for their age with updated upholstery.
Again, Im new so easy to handle/set-up is a plus.
I know the BIG plus on the Catalina is that parts are easy to come by. I have no clue how hard/easy it would be to get parts for the other 2... or if there is an active community of people to get help from with themselves brands.
Thanks in advance for any input you might be able to offer.
Dave