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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