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Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2003 9:54
AM
Subject: Boat Advise - Thanks!
Friends,
Beginning in the Summer of 2005 my wife and I will both
have summers off and are considering expanding our sailing, both with new
destinations and longer trips. As we think about the possibilities I wanted to
ask the group for input regarding good old boats for such an adventure. I know
many of you have experience on other boats and would appreciate your
feedback
Our trips would be roughly 4 weeks in length with just the 2
of us. Our target destinations, initially, would be to sail in and around the
Pacific North West; San Juan's, Desolation Sound, etc. The boat would need to
be trailerable with our 3/4 ton Van with a maximum trailering capacity of
8,100 lbs. Target price range for boat & trailer is $15 - $20,000.
Things that are important to us in a boat are; strong & sea worthy,
sailable by 1 person, an old boat that we can invest some time and money
into and use for many years and in a variety of sailing conditions. A boat
that would hold the bulk of its value. In essence; a larger Montgomery!
The new 23 is a beauty but out of our price range. I have
only seen 2 used 23's on the market. What other boats would you suggest?
Names that have surfaced in my reading are; Albin Vega 27, Contessa 26,
Pacific Seacraft 25, Cape Dory 25D (some of which exceed the $20,000 target
range).
Thank you, I look forward to hearing from you. Since this is
an off topic discussion for the list, please email me directly.
Thank you,
Randy Graves
Post Falls, ID
M-15 #407