- Dec 27, 2009
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OK, I was the proud owner of a Chrysler 22 several years ago. Everybody bashed the boat for being too slow. I loved the boat. Top speed was not what I bought it for... I wanted a comfortable boat to take the family out on. Only problem was the cost of a slip could not be justified... So I always trailered it. It took me 2-2 1/2 hours to raise the mast unload and hang sails. Another 2 hours to tear down and pack sails. I ended up selling the boat due to complaints from my family on the wasted time.
Well, my sons are older now, and seem more interested in sailing. I am just dying to get another sailboat. Now slip rates are up 25% and I am only 15 minutes away from free boat ramps.... So, what boat is the quickest, and easiest to raise the mast, rig, launch, and sail? It doesn't have to be the fastest on the water. But the more expensive will slow down the process. From what I have read, the Macgregor 26 M would be great! But, I currently cannot really afford it, unless I find the bargin of the year. The 26 X seems to be some cheaper. Macgregor 19 M seem to be affordable, but difficult to locate except on the coasts. Any others that fit the bill? Weight is an issue. The boys blew up the 3/4 ton turbo diesel. So it would be a big + if my wife's Blazer could pull it.
What do you suggest? It must be a boat I can find. 12 hours from Iowa is the longest I really want to travel to pull one back. Please tell me why the boat is good at these requirements. If you have something for sale that fits the bill, let me know that as well. Thanks! Mark Klein mklein@iowatelecom.net
Well, my sons are older now, and seem more interested in sailing. I am just dying to get another sailboat. Now slip rates are up 25% and I am only 15 minutes away from free boat ramps.... So, what boat is the quickest, and easiest to raise the mast, rig, launch, and sail? It doesn't have to be the fastest on the water. But the more expensive will slow down the process. From what I have read, the Macgregor 26 M would be great! But, I currently cannot really afford it, unless I find the bargin of the year. The 26 X seems to be some cheaper. Macgregor 19 M seem to be affordable, but difficult to locate except on the coasts. Any others that fit the bill? Weight is an issue. The boys blew up the 3/4 ton turbo diesel. So it would be a big + if my wife's Blazer could pull it.
What do you suggest? It must be a boat I can find. 12 hours from Iowa is the longest I really want to travel to pull one back. Please tell me why the boat is good at these requirements. If you have something for sale that fits the bill, let me know that as well. Thanks! Mark Klein mklein@iowatelecom.net