Stinkpotter takes to Sailing

PerryD19 · #1 (**permalink**) 01-18-2003

I''m a lifetime power boater(45+years) and converted sailor for two years. My experience is two years of day sails in the Atlantic-solo in a Merit-25. I don''t presume to know very much about sailing except that I love to sail (mostly alone because my stinkpot friends can''t figure it or me out) I want to go to 35'' and be able to sail North to NY and south to Cape May, for now at least. My requirements are: safety, reliability,ease of handling especially solo, resale value, classic looks. I''m not interested in racing but I''m coming from a Merit-25 So I''m used to a boat that will turn when I want to turn and I want to get home in time for dinner. The boats that have been suggested are: Sabre, Ericson,Tartan, and Pearson. I welcome the suggestions of all you sailing experts.

DARE-Oriental · #2 (**permalink**) 01-20-2003

Welcome to the other side. Your choices are good.

Dubbinchris · #3 (**permalink**) 10-26-2010

I'm new as well so have no suggestions at this point....just also saying welcome.

sailingdog · #4 (**permalink**) 10-26-2010

I doubt either of them much cares....they haven't been active in SEVEN YEARS...

Dubbinchris · #5 (**permalink**) 10-26-2010

Haha, oops. I didn't even notice that. Just new to swimmer and trying look around and read some threads. Learning a ton already.