Is an O'Day Tempest right for me?

[jfrancis100]

Hi,

I'm a new member and live in Mattapoisett, Ma on Buzzards Bay. I haven't sailed for a very long and have an opportunity to purchase a 1969 O'Day Tempest, it's in great shape and I got the sailing bug again.

My question is with a boat of this size how far from Mattapoisett harbor will she be safe to sail?

For example, can she handle sailing from Mattapoisett to Falmouth? Or do I dare venture to Martha’s Vineyard or Nantucket?

I'm also assuming that I first get my sea legs back, so my question is really about her seaworthiness, not my current capabilities.

Thanks for any advice you can offer.

 

[RECESS]

There are a few sailors that sail from Buzzards Bay on this website. I would start a thread in the Ask All Sailors area and get some local advice, as opposed to brand specific advise. From what I have read from these guys, Buzzards Bay requires some local knowledge. You may be able to hook up with them on a weekend. The guys I am thinking of that post are some really well informed sailors.

 

[jfrancis100]

Thanks!