I am going to be a first time boat owner in the next month or so and I have a few question about the 1974 Columbia 41 most specifically. I see that it seems to be a heavy cruiser, but with the shoal draft and narrower beam, how does it sail in light winds? What kind of speed in average winds can I expect. I plan on moving to the coast somewhere with a new job and make this a live aboard. Are there any common problems with this model that I should be aware of? I have been looking at Morgan OutIslands (Ketch) and Irwin's in about the same length any thought about them. Thanks!
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Morgan 41 Out Islands are the "classic" live aboard yachts of the Southeast. Designed as a family cruiser for sailing in the shoal waters of SE Florida, it is "pre-adapated" for living aboard. It's relatively slow, however, in just about any kind of wind that you're likely to be out in as a typical live aboard; unless you're traveling around. Most live aboard boats in all the marinas that I've visited or had a slip in rarely leave their slips to go anywhere more than maybe once or twice a year.
Thanks Kings Gambit! I kind of thought that boats of this size would be a bit on the slow side. I have a friend that lived on a sailboat for about 5 years or so (a 30') he said get at least a 34' with a rear quarter birth for a live aboard to be more comfortable. I like the idea of the larger boat but also want something I can sail and here in the Mid west the wind never to strong unless its coming from a storm.