I just started sailing beginning this summer, once a week here in Corpus christi on a J44. It's a blast, and I plan to continue to sail on that boat, but I want to get my own "trailer-able" boat to go out on weekends and learn more in depth.
I'd like to at least be able to take my wife aboard to have some fun (sailing), and to teach my two daughters once thier old enough.
I'd like to be able to launch a spinnaker, as well.
also, what should I expect to pay for a used not-too-old model
2007-09-01 12:56:20 · 8 answers · asked by tombombadil042 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
This hard to answer. It depends on a lot of ifs, ands, and, buts. I would guess something in the 20 + foot range, maybe up to 28 feet. Those should be easy trailer and tow boats with beams under 8 feet. You will want something that easy to de-mast for travel. Though a Fixed Keel can be trailered, you may want a swing keel. They good too for getting into a shallow spot for an overnight stay.
There many Web-Sights for sailboats. This first link you have options to search Texas or a Specific Boat.
http://www.sailboatlistings.com/
This next link is Sailing Texas and though some boats are in other States they have a few good videos and such to learn some little trick. "How To", "Videos" and if you scroll down you see "Raising the Mast"
http://www.sailingtexas.com/index.html
I think for some good and inexpensive boats look at some of the Pearsons and Bristols. They kinda nice. The Pearson Triton 28' is a real favorite of first owners. Though they may have the Atomic 4 which is a gas auxiliary engine, it is a classic. And very robust little boat in the open ocean, but may get a little wet at the helm, many boats be like that. Well, there a lot I could say, but, better leave room for a few others. Good Luck and don't forget a boat with a head, if you want the women in your life to be happy. ;-)
2007-09-01 13:19:29 · answer #1 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good for you to discover the joys of sailing.
It looks like a daysailor would do well for your learning. I would recommend one with a small cabin if you are bringing a wife and daughters along. You can have a porta potty inside the cabin for their privacy.
I personally own a 32yr old Cape Dory Typhoon and I believe it would be a suitable boat for your family. Quite afew of this model are listed for sale in www.yachtworld.com for about $2000-6500.
If you like a newer boat, then perhaps a Hunter 219. The factory price for it was about $14000, 2 years ago. This would be a fast and fun boat to sail around in, but the ride and motion is less forgiving than the Cape Dory.
My recommendations are made on the 2 trailerable daysailors that I know. There are many others that I have not experience sailing in it, that would also work out fine for your family. Check out the website above for more information that would help you in your sailboat purchase.
2007-09-01 13:55:13 · answer #2 · answered by WHO 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Look at the sailing clubs around Corpus Christi, Aransas pass area. See what small one-design they are racing. Most sailing clubs have some loan ones you can try. If not some of the members will let you try. They also a great support team if you have any trouble with your boat, you can always look at their boat to see how they solved some of the little issues. Most of the serious racers also get new sails every year or couple of years, so you can get their year old sails cheap.
2007-09-01 13:25:07 · answer #3 · answered by Neal 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree - tough question, but you gave some good parameters. I picked up an older DaySailer (www.daysailer.org). In the 60's, fiberglass was still new to builders, so they tended to overbuild. This created some long-lived boats.
The DS fits 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. It has all the controls of a larger boat, including an optional spinnaker that most previous owners added. There are fleets and it's a decent racer.
Prices vary, but I have seen them from $900 to $4000 in the last year. Sitting on the trailer with the mast off, it fits in my garage with about a foot to spare, and takes anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes to rig, depending on who is helping. If it helps you, I sail on the Columbia and Willamette rivers near Portland, OR.
Confused?? Welcome aboard!!
2007-09-01 16:53:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A trailer-able boat that we really liked was a Precision 23. The one we got came from the Gulf region. They are made in the West coast of FL, near Tampa Bay. You can get a used one for 7000. You can still feel the wind and learn more about sailing and we did have a symmetrical tri-radial spinnaker.
2007-09-01 13:33:40 · answer #5 · answered by science teacher 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
get a hunter h-19 its fast takes a spinaker and trailerable cheap and has a small cabin you can find one ready to go for less than 5k
2007-09-01 18:11:44 · answer #6 · answered by riksolo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
3D Boat Design Software - http://BoatPlans.NaturallyGo.com/?nFG
2016-04-02 20:04:37 · answer #7 · answered by Mitchel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just for fun, go for the gusto and get a yacht.
2007-09-01 13:18:41 · answer #8 · answered by googoogirl 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋