I am new to this forum as well to sailing. Looking at 2 Catalina 30’s as my first boat. One has been well cared for with almost all original equipment, sails, lack of electronics family boat for past 30 years. Second boat is cheaper with upgraded electronics, electric windlass, Spinnaker, extra sails. The first boat goes out almost every weekend while the second hasn’t left the dock in 18 months.
I guess my dilemma is which boat to make a offer on and get surveyed. The second boat has a owner desperate to sail for health reasons it’s cheaper with better extras but neglected for almost 2 years now. The first well cared for but completely basic that would require several upgrades. I apologize if this doesn’t make any sense but just looking for any advice or suggestions like I said I’m a new to the sailing world and trying to figure all of this out to do the best I can. Thank you.
I guess my dilemma is which boat to make a offer on and get surveyed. The second boat has a owner desperate to sail for health reasons it’s cheaper with better extras but neglected for almost 2 years now. The first well cared for but completely basic that would require several upgrades. I apologize if this doesn’t make any sense but just looking for any advice or suggestions like I said I’m a new to the sailing world and trying to figure all of this out to do the best I can. Thank you.