Hello All
Looking at a 1978 Yamaha 33.
It is outfitted with all fairly new electronics, set up for crossing to Hawaii out of WA State with ten fairly new sails in last couple years. The boat is very clean considering making an offer on her but curious if you were new in the sailing game would this be a good fit for a family of five wanting to go camping in a boat, learning to sail and possible racing in local events with the kids?
Would you buy one today or is there a better fit? I know there are roomier boats but I want strength, safety, comfort and the ability to handle a bad day in the event weather did not cooperate. We run our power boat up to the west coast of Vancouver island and the weather does not always agree with travel plans.
Thanks in advance for your help. If you were looking at one tomorrow of this age what specifically would be of concern?
John
Looking at a 1978 Yamaha 33.
It is outfitted with all fairly new electronics, set up for crossing to Hawaii out of WA State with ten fairly new sails in last couple years. The boat is very clean considering making an offer on her but curious if you were new in the sailing game would this be a good fit for a family of five wanting to go camping in a boat, learning to sail and possible racing in local events with the kids?
Would you buy one today or is there a better fit? I know there are roomier boats but I want strength, safety, comfort and the ability to handle a bad day in the event weather did not cooperate. We run our power boat up to the west coast of Vancouver island and the weather does not always agree with travel plans.
Thanks in advance for your help. If you were looking at one tomorrow of this age what specifically would be of concern?
John