Two boats: decisions, decisions...

Boasun · #1 (**permalink**) 11-07-2007

1. 38' Ingrid atkins. The interior is utilitarian functional. tankage is small.
2. 41' Formosa. An older boat. The interior is a bit better and the tankage is a tad larger.

After Giu showed us the Interior of his boat, all others are not up to par.. Dang it Giu! get a dumpy boat. So the rest of us will feel superior.

Faster · #2 (**permalink**) 11-07-2007

Well at least you're not saying you can't decide between a Westsail 32 and a Melges 24 !

IIRC the Ingrids are US built... the Formosa built in the Orient. (not positive about that...) That may be a consideration given the era and the "leaky Teaky Taiwanese" tales often told.

blt2ski · #3 (**permalink**) 11-07-2007

Ingrids also IIRC were built in USA, just east of me in Woodinville Wa by Bluewater boats. Altho it may be a different Double ender they built, but they did build a 38' boat of that nature.

marty

Giulietta · #4 (**permalink**) 11-07-2007

None...the ones I saw on Yachtworld were $60.000 or there abouts all pre Columbus...1976 or later..

For that money, buy a Catalina or a Beneteau and sail and have fun doing it...not repair and spend and get aggravated and stay in dock..

My opinion...ahh you'll also get better interiors.

JohnRPollard · #5 (**permalink**) 11-07-2007

Between the two, I'd lean to the Ingrid ketch. But many of them were sold as kits and owner-finished, so do your homework. Sometimes they are underpowered and/or have terrible engine access. If I was inclined toward this design, I'd try to stretch my budget to find an Alajuela 38 cutter, which is the same Atkin hull with a different rig built to a much higher standard.

teshannon · #6 (**permalink**) 11-07-2007

Love that clipper bow on the Formosa. The Ingrid doesn't get my juices flowing.

sailingdog · #7 (**permalink**) 11-07-2007

I'd second trying to find an Alajuela 38.

kwaltersmi · #8 (**permalink**) 11-07-2007

I personally love the Formosa's. Tons of character (and maybe upkeep too!). If it's good enough for Bob Bitchin', isn't it good enough for Boasun too?

camaraderie · #9 (**permalink**) 11-07-2007

Kwalters...I think they are only good if you have his $$ for repairs too!! I'd buy his...but I wouldn't want to go through what he has with it!

tenuki · #10 (**permalink**) 11-07-2007

what are you gonna use it for?