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Boat for lake sailing
I been a lake sailor for years and I have sailed a Catalina 30 with wing keel, a U.S. Yachts 25 with a 5ft fin keel, and a 30ft. cruiser with a full 4ft keel. The only boat I ran aground with was the fin keeled boat. My friends with swing keels are always fixing them. So, my next boat will have shallow draft. If your family gets worried when the boat heels, a full or 3/4 keel will solve the problem as they are stable boats.
Because the family will want comfort and fun I would recommend a shoal draft boat 29 or 30 ft in length. You can pick up an older boat with lots of amenities the family would enjoy and the resale value will not change much in a few years when you are ready to buy that crusing boat.
Yachtworld has a 30ft Clipper Marine in Charleston, but I''m sure if you look around in SC there are many choices. Have fun looking!
http://www.yachtworld.com/thehullcompany/
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