Haven't been sailing in years. Never owned a boat, it was ex father-in-laws boat. After many years of pestering I convinced my better half to cave in an let me get a boat. Since it has been so long (15 years), I'm gonna consier myself a 100% novice. After reading, internet searching and soul searching as to what I want AND need in a boat and considering my skill level, I've found a nice Pearson 27, good conditon (a few very minor fixes). From what I can tell the Pearson 27 is: 1) large enough to not get boat envy real soon in ownership and try to trade up before my skill level rises; 2) small enough to be great for a beginner; 3) forgiving enough for the foolish things I'll no doubt do; and 4) cheap enough so not to bankrupt me and thereby killing my sailing dreams. My question: Does nyone have any thoughts on this boat's appropraitness for what I'm about to do? No matter what Boat I get, I shall call her "West Wind" Thanks, Steve West "West Wind"
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my first sailboat is a santana 27
i think its a good size to start with also big enough to spend a weekend on with the family but small enough to single hand and lots of fun. pearson makes a good boat. keel boats are much safer than most others and very forgiving have fun
i think its a good size to start with also big enough to spend a weekend on with the family but small enough to single hand and lots of fun. pearson makes a good boat. keel boats are much safer than most others and very forgiving have fun
Go for it....
We started with a Pearson 26 and what wonderful boat, sturdy, comfortable, and most of all VERY forgiving when we would perform "stupid boat tricks". Second of all there is always a market for these boats should you decide to move up.. If not you will enjoy the boat for years. http://www.sailingseadragon.com/ http://www.sailingseadragon.com/Pearson26/Pearson.htm Go for it and good sailing Garner
We started with a Pearson 26 and what wonderful boat, sturdy, comfortable, and most of all VERY forgiving when we would perform "stupid boat tricks". Second of all there is always a market for these boats should you decide to move up.. If not you will enjoy the boat for years. http://www.sailingseadragon.com/ http://www.sailingseadragon.com/Pearson26/Pearson.htm Go for it and good sailing Garner
I like my 27' Tartan as a starter bigger boat.
Many Tartan 27's were made out in Ohio and quite a few are still around. I also considered buying a Pearson and think that they can be quite good boats. 27' is a nice size for a few people to cruise around in fairly comfortably and has quite a number of systems and maintenance as well. You might consider that the purchase price of the boat is only the admission cost to the club of boat owners. You need to budget for the yearly cost and maintenance for any boat. Answers to questions posed in first post: 1) Boat envy? Owning a boat does not satisfy 'boat envy' but rather increases it. Once a vessel reaches over 100' in my mind it becomes 'boat pity' as in how much it costs the owner per foot per year to have such a vessel. 2) Size is relative but a 27 footer should be pretty forgiving. I would suggest you think about taking a basic keelboat course at a place near you with your significant other. If you know what to do and your partner does too then it is a piece of cake more or less. 3) Forgiving? Already said that. Just hope that the depthmeter is working when you are in shallows and watch out for rocks that sometimes show up on those things they call charts. 4) Bankrupt? Not yet. I believe I did mention budgeting and knowing what all yearly costs will be. Get the Pearson 27. Go sailing.
Many Tartan 27's were made out in Ohio and quite a few are still around. I also considered buying a Pearson and think that they can be quite good boats. 27' is a nice size for a few people to cruise around in fairly comfortably and has quite a number of systems and maintenance as well. You might consider that the purchase price of the boat is only the admission cost to the club of boat owners. You need to budget for the yearly cost and maintenance for any boat. Answers to questions posed in first post: 1) Boat envy? Owning a boat does not satisfy 'boat envy' but rather increases it. Once a vessel reaches over 100' in my mind it becomes 'boat pity' as in how much it costs the owner per foot per year to have such a vessel. 2) Size is relative but a 27 footer should be pretty forgiving. I would suggest you think about taking a basic keelboat course at a place near you with your significant other. If you know what to do and your partner does too then it is a piece of cake more or less. 3) Forgiving? Already said that. Just hope that the depthmeter is working when you are in shallows and watch out for rocks that sometimes show up on those things they call charts. 4) Bankrupt? Not yet. I believe I did mention budgeting and knowing what all yearly costs will be. Get the Pearson 27. Go sailing.
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Just do it! It is a great boat that will give you a ton of enjoyment. What year is the boat? Don't worry about the boat envy now....it will come after you get experience and figure out what type of sailer you are. You may never leave the 27 Good Luck Greg 1986 Pearson P36-2
Just do it! It is a great boat that will give you a ton of enjoyment. What year is the boat? Don't worry about the boat envy now....it will come after you get experience and figure out what type of sailer you are. You may never leave the 27 Good Luck Greg 1986 Pearson P36-2
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