I am considering purchasing a 1973 Irwin 32.5 CC. I've never sailed one before and it's on the hard, so I can't take it for a "test sail."
I'm wondering if anyone has experience with this boat that could share their impressions on it's performance, handling and maintenance issues. I'm not looking for a racer, but I don't want to have to wait for a small craft warning just to have enough wind to sail it. (My brother claims from looking at the spec's that it's too heavy for its sail area, so it will take a lot of wind to move it.)
Any wisdom to share would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Carlyle
I'm wondering if anyone has experience with this boat that could share their impressions on it's performance, handling and maintenance issues. I'm not looking for a racer, but I don't want to have to wait for a small craft warning just to have enough wind to sail it. (My brother claims from looking at the spec's that it's too heavy for its sail area, so it will take a lot of wind to move it.)
Any wisdom to share would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Carlyle