Hi, I hope to buy a 26X next season. From what I learned it really does well what I'm looking for: decent sailboat, easy trailering (I want to explore great Ontario lakes and nature and not be tied up at one place), good under motor when needed, affordable used, etc. The problem is I've never actually seen one in person, and never sailed in one. This is a bit awkward to ask, but maybe there is someone around west GTA, or anywhere around Toronto/Oakville/Burlington area with a Mac 26X who wouldn't mind having a crew member for a sail? I would truly appreciate it. I don't know how else to really check it out...
Also, I have a few questions that someone might be able to answer:
1. I'd probably buy and import 26x from the states, anybody knows the procedure and possible problems?
2. How much might a reasonably local parking space cost to store it? Maybe you know locations?
3. Is insurance necessary and if so how much would it be? Would I need any sailing course certificates to get better rates?
4. Is it possible to sail alone in a pinch (normally I'd have my wife aboard, but just in case)?
5. What kind of expenses/maintenance am I looking for? I've never owned a boat, so I don't really know what to expect.
Thanks and I appreciate your help!
Also, I have a few questions that someone might be able to answer:
1. I'd probably buy and import 26x from the states, anybody knows the procedure and possible problems?
2. How much might a reasonably local parking space cost to store it? Maybe you know locations?
3. Is insurance necessary and if so how much would it be? Would I need any sailing course certificates to get better rates?
4. Is it possible to sail alone in a pinch (normally I'd have my wife aboard, but just in case)?
5. What kind of expenses/maintenance am I looking for? I've never owned a boat, so I don't really know what to expect.
Thanks and I appreciate your help!