Randy, Take a peek at the Balboa 26. It's a big boat, but trailerable. I had a Balboa 20, which was a Hess design. I think they are well made, but you need to ensure that they have been cared for. Price usually 6-9K. You might also look at Cascade 27's and 29's if you are willing to give up easy trailering. Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: "Randy Graves" <RandyG@cite.nic.edu> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2003 7:54 AM Subject: M_Boats: 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 RandyG@cite.nic.edu Post Falls, ID M-15 #407
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