what's the best <28' for a 6'3" guy to livaboard?

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Derek Lee

I'm shopping for a small used boat (<28 feet) to livaboard. An important factor is my height (6'3"). I also intend to do a lot of sailing, all singlehanded, so I'd like to also consider ease of singlehanding (or ease of conversion to singlehanding rig). I sail SF Bay inside and out, and want something that can handle the high winds we have here. I'd like to spend less than $10,000. Any suggestions?
 
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Jeff D.

Try This

Go to the link below and fill in your criteria, length and price range. The old Columbias, Irwins and Morgans would probably come closest to what you want but you won't get everything for less than 10K. You might go to 30ft.
 
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Trevor

Shopping

Hi Derek - You've put in a tall order: something with high headroom, less than 28', less than $10k but sails well and built well - oh and you want to liveaboard. If you can stretch your criteria (especially in dollars), for starters I'd suggest the following: Islander 28 to 32, Catalina 30, Cal 27, C&C 30 to 34, Hunter 28 to 31, Ericson 25 and up, Nonsuch 26. None of these boats match all of your criteria but these are all good boats. There are many more to choose from! Have fun shopping! Trevor
 
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Roger

C27

In your price range I would recommend the Catalina 27. You can find some of the earlier years around $10K +/- and there is very good headroom (just over 6 feet)and the companionway is wide at the top and has a big opening when the hatch is pushed all the way forward. C27 of this vintage (late 70's, early 80's) will probably need some work, but it is a great boat and there are a lot of us out on the water, so there is fabulous support. Good luck Roger
 
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Tom

Westerly Centaur

More room for storage on a 26 ft LOA, twin-keel Centaur than most 30 foot boats (I know this, I have a C30 and once owned a small Westerly). Also important for tall people is to lay down in a berth without being squeezed by a bulkhead and then have to lay in the fetal position all night. Not a problem in a Centaur, several long berths to choose from. The quality was designed into the boat and is apparent. Many have crossed oceans without structural or rig modifications. Westerlys are from England, where strong winds on the Channel or North Sea are legendary. Centaurs come up for sale every now and then. There is an American Westerly Owners Association (with classified ads) as well as the Twin Keeler newsletter. The twin keels look cool when the boat is hauled out.
 
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