Trying to compare a '86 Mk I and a '91 Mk II.
Both have been freshwater boats on a large, inland lake (not the Great Lakes). Having read maybe a little too much about the 'Catalina Smile,' am I maybe a little too paranoid about that given that both boats have been in freshwater their entire lives, and 'heavy air' for either of these boats would be 15-20 kts?
I had an opportunity to 'sea trial' the Mk II in light airs with a very experienced friend a few days ago. Was generally impressed with the condition of the sails (large genoa, fully battened loose footed main). Running rigging was a little bit rough, traveler was somehow locked to the center position (almost like someone drilled a hole in the track and bolted it there). Interior wasn't terrible, but some water damage on the port main bulkhead at the level of the settee and cabin sole.
I'll be taking a much closer look at the Mk I early next week. Oddly enough they're in adjacent slips.
Asking price of the Mk I is about 75% of the Mk II, but the owner of the II has shown a little willingness to come down, although not to my initial offer.
Use case is Lake Boat, summer raft ups, occasional fall weather overnight on the hook. Really want to drop a Webasto FCF in whichever one I pick up for summer dockside use.
Any thoughts appreciated.
Both have been freshwater boats on a large, inland lake (not the Great Lakes). Having read maybe a little too much about the 'Catalina Smile,' am I maybe a little too paranoid about that given that both boats have been in freshwater their entire lives, and 'heavy air' for either of these boats would be 15-20 kts?
I had an opportunity to 'sea trial' the Mk II in light airs with a very experienced friend a few days ago. Was generally impressed with the condition of the sails (large genoa, fully battened loose footed main). Running rigging was a little bit rough, traveler was somehow locked to the center position (almost like someone drilled a hole in the track and bolted it there). Interior wasn't terrible, but some water damage on the port main bulkhead at the level of the settee and cabin sole.
I'll be taking a much closer look at the Mk I early next week. Oddly enough they're in adjacent slips.
Asking price of the Mk I is about 75% of the Mk II, but the owner of the II has shown a little willingness to come down, although not to my initial offer.
Use case is Lake Boat, summer raft ups, occasional fall weather overnight on the hook. Really want to drop a Webasto FCF in whichever one I pick up for summer dockside use.
Any thoughts appreciated.
