Ok folks, I know this is highly subjective but I would love a few comments around pros/cons of a few boats the family and me are looking at right now.
Basic requirements:
Here are the 3 I am looking at pretty seriously:
I would appreciate any thoughts about these three choices, any regret stories (I wish I would have bought X instead of Y) and anything I should watch out for during the buying process in relation to these specific boats.
Thanks for your help. Appreciated.
-Shane
Basic requirements:
- Good family boat, not really interested in racing (for now anyway) just need a nice weekend family boat.
- Fits a family of 5 (2 adults, 3 kids including 2 teenagers who love to argue with skipper)
- A good sailing boat. What I mean is, I don't want a "condo on the water" I want a boat that is comfortable but can also get up and move if I want it to.
- Possible single-hander (not required, my son sails as well) but if I can outfit it or if it lends itself toward single handing that would be a bonus.
- ~ 40' LOA. Anything less and it's a bit cramped with 2 adult and 2 teenagers on any regularity.
Here are the 3 I am looking at pretty seriously:
- Catalina MK II 42
- Beneteau 423
- Hunter 410 or 41
- Possibly a Jeanneau? Not sure yet.
I would appreciate any thoughts about these three choices, any regret stories (I wish I would have bought X instead of Y) and anything I should watch out for during the buying process in relation to these specific boats.
Thanks for your help. Appreciated.
-Shane