Advise needed !

[dbruce85]

Looking at moving to a 30 ft. or so boat for Great Lakes cruising.
So far 3 have caught my eye. Aside from individual boat condition, I would appreciate thoughts on ( all mid 70's boats)
Tartan 30, Ericson 29, Newport 30 MK2
Thanks

[Delirious]

Of those I like the Tartan. Good quality build, sleek design, great engine access (though you have an Atomic 4 in the middle of your cabin which some folks won't like).

[camaraderie]

I'm with Charlie too...but I also like the Ericson and think she is a pretty girl!

[Faster]

Of those three the Newport is probably the weaker sister.. but I'd consider either of the other two. Keep an open mind on some others too, though, such as a C&C 30, C&C 29MkI, C&C 32, Viking 33 (a little less room perhaps but oh-so-pretty), Ontario 29, esp as you're in an area close to where these were all built!!

[Delirious]

I would also mention that THE ADMIRAL and I just decided on a Pearson 31-2 specifically for Finger Lakes and Great Lakes cruising for just the two of us (and a dog).

[jwoytek]

You might want to take a look at this thread, too, where I asked a similar question (but based on Lake Erie). I'm also now looking at a nice-looking Tartan 30. I hope that maybe it isn't the same one that you're looking at, since I still have to convince my wife to go a little over our initial budget for this one.

Here's a link to the other thread:

http://www.sailnet.com/forums/buying...eat-lakes.html