I'm looking for more of a cruiser with better and faster sailing ability than my O'Day 25. Most of the time it sails OK but the number of times that I've gotten it to tack in the past five years can be counted on two hands. It simply doesnt have the momentum to power through the wind. The shoal keel isn't helping any. I miss how I can spin a dinghy on a dime. The C30 with its fin keel had a bit of that. I haven't been on many other boats over 20ft.
As you can imagine, I'm trying to avoid full keel boats. While very comfortable, they're usually slow and don't turn well. A Nor'sea would be at the top of my list if I was considering coastal or offshore sailing. I find more modern designs more pleasing to the eye but can appreciate some of the designs from the 60's.
@Tally Ho I think your 280 might be at my marina. Small world! She's still looking great! I don't mind fiberglass interiors. They're easy to clean and they don't show age
The Pogo 30 is about ten times my budget of 20-30k
As you can imagine, I'm trying to avoid full keel boats. While very comfortable, they're usually slow and don't turn well. A Nor'sea would be at the top of my list if I was considering coastal or offshore sailing. I find more modern designs more pleasing to the eye but can appreciate some of the designs from the 60's.
@Tally Ho I think your 280 might be at my marina. Small world! She's still looking great! I don't mind fiberglass interiors. They're easy to clean and they don't show age
The Pogo 30 is about ten times my budget of 20-30k