We are prospective new sailboat owners, live right on the water of Quincy Bay, and have this question: Besides the obvious wear and tear of letting a small sailboat (under 22') sit on the mud flats as the tide goes out, are there any other issues to worry about? I have done it before with small powerboats and the biggest problems were some nicks/scrapes and an ugly bottom. Could anyone recommend a good starter sailboat for this sort of thing? Thanks.
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Scott and Erin
What do you mean by starter? Are you looking for a day sailor ( an open boat)or a boat with a cuddy or full cabin? This may help for a good answer. r.w.landau
What do you mean by starter? Are you looking for a day sailor ( an open boat)or a boat with a cuddy or full cabin? This may help for a good answer. r.w.landau
Bilge Keeler
Hi Scott & Erin, I suggest you look at a small bilge keeler. They are invariably shallow draft and normally take the ground with little trouble, often without the hull coming into contact with the bottom. Also excellent for those little navigation mistakes we all make from time to time
I started with a 23' bilge keeler and never regretted it for a moment. Regards
Hi Scott & Erin, I suggest you look at a small bilge keeler. They are invariably shallow draft and normally take the ground with little trouble, often without the hull coming into contact with the bottom. Also excellent for those little navigation mistakes we all make from time to time
I started with a 23' bilge keeler and never regretted it for a moment. Regards- Status