I bought one 100 days ago
I took delivery of a 2002 306 exactly one hundred days ago. I have sailed it 27 times both in the Gulf of Mexico and on the bay. I sail it solo and with crew. I carefully selected it taking into account my own particular needs and wishes. It has been a terrific boat. It is easy to sail, moves very nicely in even 7' seas. It motors at 7 kts, and I've sailed it at 7 kts often, and on one occasion 8+ kts. It usually cruises at around 5-6.4kts. I have the furled main and like it very much. It makes solo sailing in brisk winds possible. Below it is plenty big enough for four folks comfortably, and very nicely appointed. All in all, I'd do it again.I've added Raymarine HSB2 integrated electronics. I particularly like the autopilot and chartplotter/radar units.I think your friend will enjoy it.