[Rhodes22-list] Boat for sale

[Rik Sandberg]

All,

I don't think the point of Michael's looking at another boat is to get a 
big boat feel. I think it's to "get more room" If he didn't have three 
children to find berths for, I'll bet he wouldn't be trading up.

The Seaward 26 should take care of the room issue nicely, they are roomy. 
At the same time it should also cover his shallow water requirements with 
it's adjustable keel height. Plus, it's still not too hard to trailer, 
launch/retrieve if he wants to. AND, he gets to keep doing business with 
the same people he has been doing business with right along, which, it's 
fairly obvious he likes.

Or, he could just go out and find himself an aft-cabin Nor-Sea 27 and pull 
the bowsprit in every time he comes to the dock :-) :-) :-)

Rik


At 01:14 PM 1/20/2004, you wrote:
>Richard,
>Those are good suggestions but Michael has a slip limit to a
>length overall of 27.5. I think a Cape Dory 25D and maybe
>even a CD 26 qualify. I think a Pacific Seacraft Dana 24 is
>more than he wants to spend (even used) but the Pacific
>Seacraft 25 is (I think) 27ft. 9 in. All of these might
>still give Michael and Karin more of a big boat feel than
>the Seaward - though I've never sailed the Seaward so I
>don't know. Any other suggestions that would come in under
>27.5?
>
>Mary Lou
> >
> > Nothing is more thrilling to sail then a larger sailboat
> > (4 tons or greater)
> >
> > If you are looking for a MEANINGFUL upgrade I URGE you to
> > get something at LEAST 28 feet long.  There is a big
> > difference between a 26 foot cruiser and a 28 cruiser.
> >
> > I don't know what your budget maybe but I would check out
> > a used Nonesuch 30 or perhaps a Cape Dory 28 or 30.  These
> > are very well constructed boats designed by famous marine
> > architects with strong user groups.  You will start with a
> > excellent hull and rig.  The mechanics can be dealt with
> > as appropriate by a good yard.
> >
> > If you want a superb sailing boat and can commit yourself
> > to an extensive upgrade program to cure the manufacturing
> > economies, you can hardly do better then an Albin Cumulus
> > (28)
> >
> > Do not fall into the trap of buying a blue water boat for
> > coastal cruising.
> >
> > Be aware that at the beginning (at least) you will need
> > crew to safely maneuver a vessel this large around a
> > marina and possibly for sail handling under adverse
> > conditions.
> >
> > I realize that I have not suggested any new boats.  That's
> > because (in my opinion) they are outlandishly expensive.
> > Better to find a quality older boat and upgrade it to your
> > requirements.
> >
> > Richard Smith
> >
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