We are looking for a 14 ft to 16 ft trailable sailboat. We would like bench type seats and also rigging that could be easily set up and taken down. Hope to get a few opinions good boats andother things to liik for that I didn't mention. Thanks a lot for any advice/help. Chuck
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I will be selling my 1998 Catalina Capri 16.5 this spring because I am in the process of buying a bigger boat. It is an excellent day sailor and is easy to set up and trailer. Email me if you are nearby and interested.
Flying Scot
IMHO the best trailerable daysailer there is, bar none. See the attached link for details or Google "flying scot sailing" and step back quick! Peter H23 "Raven"
IMHO the best trailerable daysailer there is, bar none. See the attached link for details or Google "flying scot sailing" and step back quick! Peter H23 "Raven"
Snipe
A Snipe (15 1/2 ) is a great fast sailboat, and can be rigged by 1 person. My sons and I are rebuilding a 1939 snipe for this sailing saeson.
A Snipe (15 1/2 ) is a great fast sailboat, and can be rigged by 1 person. My sons and I are rebuilding a 1939 snipe for this sailing saeson.
Take a look at a Raider
A Raider is a lot fun. It's an easy to rig, fast little dinhgy. 16 ft. long, 200 lb. hull. Asymetrical chute if you want one. (Mine is being right built now.)
A Raider is a lot fun. It's an easy to rig, fast little dinhgy. 16 ft. long, 200 lb. hull. Asymetrical chute if you want one. (Mine is being right built now.)
Flying Scot
I have to agree with the previous post. Flying Scots are great boats, you can pick a used one without killing the bank. They are easy to setup, and they very fun to sail.
I have to agree with the previous post. Flying Scots are great boats, you can pick a used one without killing the bank. They are easy to setup, and they very fun to sail.
American Sail has a couple of options as well
Others mentioned would be a good choice too, depending how small you want to go.
Others mentioned would be a good choice too, depending how small you want to go.
Capri 14.2
Chuck: Recommend you first look around the area in which you expect to sail and see what others are sailing. Talk to them and find out why and what activities they partake in their small boat. We have a Capri 14.2 which is popular in Arizona (our main home) and nearby s. California. Lots of chances for racing and just fun gettogethers here. And the C 14.2 is a fairly durable and forgiving small boat for our sailing conditions, most of the time (i.e. winds up to 12-15 mph, no currents, fairly warm waters). Differ locales favor different boats, usually for good reasons. Even if you don't race now, you may one day want to as it is such a good way to hone sailing skills, so look before you leap. Dick K.
Chuck: Recommend you first look around the area in which you expect to sail and see what others are sailing. Talk to them and find out why and what activities they partake in their small boat. We have a Capri 14.2 which is popular in Arizona (our main home) and nearby s. California. Lots of chances for racing and just fun gettogethers here. And the C 14.2 is a fairly durable and forgiving small boat for our sailing conditions, most of the time (i.e. winds up to 12-15 mph, no currents, fairly warm waters). Differ locales favor different boats, usually for good reasons. Even if you don't race now, you may one day want to as it is such a good way to hone sailing skills, so look before you leap. Dick K.
Flying Scott or Buccaneer
Either the Flying Scott or Buccaneer would fill your demands. THe Buccaneer has a tube in the bow to store teh spinnaker. Pull the halyard and the chute come out, pull the inboard end and the chute retracts down the tube. Both are very stabel fast planing day sailers. Have fun.
Either the Flying Scott or Buccaneer would fill your demands. THe Buccaneer has a tube in the bow to store teh spinnaker. Pull the halyard and the chute come out, pull the inboard end and the chute retracts down the tube. Both are very stabel fast planing day sailers. Have fun.
O'day Daysailer
No one mentioned the O'Day Day Sailer? I have owned two, and raced one. They are a great learning boat. They have a huge cockpit, kick up rudder, cuddy, and a usually simple mast step and rigging proceedure. At 16'10 inches, she does not need to be registered in most states except if you have a kicker. She is a fast and nimble boat. I crewed several times on a Snipe. Beat the hell out of me. 'Course we were racing but wow. Big difference between those two in terms of user freindly. There is the Day Sailer Association that you might want to check out. Eric
No one mentioned the O'Day Day Sailer? I have owned two, and raced one. They are a great learning boat. They have a huge cockpit, kick up rudder, cuddy, and a usually simple mast step and rigging proceedure. At 16'10 inches, she does not need to be registered in most states except if you have a kicker. She is a fast and nimble boat. I crewed several times on a Snipe. Beat the hell out of me. 'Course we were racing but wow. Big difference between those two in terms of user freindly. There is the Day Sailer Association that you might want to check out. Eric
O'Day Daysailer or FS
Chuck, You don't say where you will be sailing this boat and that can make a big difference. However, the O'Day and the Flying Scot are surely great daysailers. Of course, the Scot is a more expensive boat, but it is also a classic design and has light air capabilities and stability rivaled by few other designs. The O'Day will be easier for you to rig and launch, especially if you are a beginner. But you'll quickly grow into the Scot if you go that route. Then you can move up to a real boat...a Thistle!!!!! (OK, OK, no flames...it's just my personal opinion
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Chuck, You don't say where you will be sailing this boat and that can make a big difference. However, the O'Day and the Flying Scot are surely great daysailers. Of course, the Scot is a more expensive boat, but it is also a classic design and has light air capabilities and stability rivaled by few other designs. The O'Day will be easier for you to rig and launch, especially if you are a beginner. But you'll quickly grow into the Scot if you go that route. Then you can move up to a real boat...a Thistle!!!!! (OK, OK, no flames...it's just my personal opinion
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Designer's Choice
Chuck, you don't indicate where you are located. I have a 14.5 foot Designer's Choice (S&S design made in NJ) on a trailer for sale. There is DC website out there--check it out and contact me if you're interested.
Chuck, you don't indicate where you are located. I have a 14.5 foot Designer's Choice (S&S design made in NJ) on a trailer for sale. There is DC website out there--check it out and contact me if you're interested.
oday day sailor
I have had a daysailor 17 ftr by oday and found it to be easy to trailor as well as set up.We had a 1968 and it still can sail today , I liked the fact that if you wanted to get out of the weather you could by going under the cuddy cabin. we left it on the hook most all the time and never had a problem with breakage or missing stuff.I LEARNED TO SAIL ON THIS BOAT it was very forgiving and quite nimble . A good friend had a 19 ft lightning which we found we could keep up with although in the long haul his boat was much more seaworthy .Currently I am sailing a 26 ft oday , another user friendly boat just more work getting it ready for the water . I also have a 14 ft amf puffer which I would love to get rid of if you are interested and in my area.
I have had a daysailor 17 ftr by oday and found it to be easy to trailor as well as set up.We had a 1968 and it still can sail today , I liked the fact that if you wanted to get out of the weather you could by going under the cuddy cabin. we left it on the hook most all the time and never had a problem with breakage or missing stuff.I LEARNED TO SAIL ON THIS BOAT it was very forgiving and quite nimble . A good friend had a 19 ft lightning which we found we could keep up with although in the long haul his boat was much more seaworthy .Currently I am sailing a 26 ft oday , another user friendly boat just more work getting it ready for the water . I also have a 14 ft amf puffer which I would love to get rid of if you are interested and in my area.
Capri 16, cabin, 450lb keel, wont capsize...
I think the boat wt is 1350lbs total. Can trailer behind midsize family sedan.
I think the boat wt is 1350lbs total. Can trailer behind midsize family sedan.
Thanks
What a great responce. Much to think about and thanks to all. I live in NE Iowa and tried to put some info in my profile but don't know how. Also have not figure out how to edit post as I wanted to correct some mistakes. Again thanks for all the input Chuck
What a great responce. Much to think about and thanks to all. I live in NE Iowa and tried to put some info in my profile but don't know how. Also have not figure out how to edit post as I wanted to correct some mistakes. Again thanks for all the input Chuck
sailboat reviews
Chuck I went through the same a couple of years ago. I got lucky and bought a boat that way exceeded my expectations for not much money However i would suggest you find the "owner reviews" and read them carefully . you may find a boat you thought would be a great boat has negetive characteristics which you can only know by sailing it ps
Chuck I went through the same a couple of years ago. I got lucky and bought a boat that way exceeded my expectations for not much money However i would suggest you find the "owner reviews" and read them carefully . you may find a boat you thought would be a great boat has negetive characteristics which you can only know by sailing it ps
Aha!
Chuck, OK, since you are near Clear Lake (BTW, I moved to NC from IA just 1.5 yrs ago) you might want to contact the lake's sailing club below. That club I believe does have an O'Day DS fleet, and used DSs are available all across the area in IA, MN, and WI. Buying a class boat that is popular in your area allows you to benefit from the knowledge of other owners, plus the club offers sailing classes if you feel you need those. Whatever you decide, tho, good luck and happy sailing. Eric
Chuck, OK, since you are near Clear Lake (BTW, I moved to NC from IA just 1.5 yrs ago) you might want to contact the lake's sailing club below. That club I believe does have an O'Day DS fleet, and used DSs are available all across the area in IA, MN, and WI. Buying a class boat that is popular in your area allows you to benefit from the knowledge of other owners, plus the club offers sailing classes if you feel you need those. Whatever you decide, tho, good luck and happy sailing. Eric
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