Widgeon?

[Steve Braverman]

I was thinking of getting a small daysailer to singlehand for when I don't have anyone to sail my O'Day 25 with. I picked up a Thistle last fall, but have been informed that the Thistle is not a relaxing daysailer, but a manic racer requiring a crew of three. I haven't tried it yet.There is a Widgeon for sale in my area for a good price (I haven't gone to see it yet, so I don't really know if it's a good price). Considering how many of these little boats were built, over 5,000, there isn't a whole lot to read about them online. Should I look into the Widgeon. It looks like fun, but I probably don't need another boat. Or should I just buck up and learn to singlehand the 25? Or, should I try to singlehand the Thistle and try not to die?

 

[J.B. Dyer]

Price??

You didn't mention the asking price of the Widgeon.I have one that I keep on a 65 acre lake at my home. I gave $800.00 for it a couple of years and that included a trailer. They are a lot of fun to sail, fairly easy to handle and doesn't require a lot of wind. It just depends on what you want. I handle my O34 by myself when necessary, it just takes practice.

 

[Steve Braverman]

Cheap?

This one is $650 including a trailer. I don't know the "real" condition of anything.

 

[J.B. Dyer]

Won't Hurt!!

It would be hard to say without looking at it. Mine was complete and in good shape, sails and all of the rigging. I didn't even have the heart to dicker with the seller, just coughed up the 800. All I had to do was clean it up and drop it in the water. At your price, it would certainly be worth looking at, even if you didn't do anything but buy it for later re-sale. I'd be cautious though if there were any parts missing, cracks, etc.Good Luck.