New Boat Buying Assistance List

[Kalina-Lona]

Hello,

I can't volunteer yet, but we are in the process of purchasing our first sailboat. My wife and I are new to sailing and hope the forum will help provide the info. we need.

There are two boats that could be ours. One is a 1980 CS27 and the other is a 1980 Hughes 31. Our gut tells us the CS27 is a better place to start?

One is Kingston and one in Toronto...we are in Port Dalhousie, St.Catharines. Which ever boat we purchase we need to bring home, which is a concern because of our experience (none). This is my first thread and I'm not trying to hijack any thread. Just not sure where to start, sorry.

Look forward to being part of this community.

Cheers,
Ron

[2weelz4me]

anybody on the Hudson river? I''m just north of the Tappan Zee bridge. Just starting to research a sailboat.

[smackdaddy]

Hey - can any of you chuckleheads tell me what kind of cat this is? I just bought it.



They (PO) said it's a Hobie, but it doesn't quite have that upturn in the bow like most Hobies. But I've searched AMF, Chrysler, Prindle, nacra, etc. - and nothing looks exactly like it (although the Prindle is close, it doesn't have the stand-offs for the tramp).

I'm keeping the mustard yellow and rainbow stripes...and buying myself some neoprene bell-bottoms.

This is going to be FUN!

(PS - I dutifully followed Dog's boat buying tips and passed on a survey.)

[ldog68]

Most of New Mexico, contacting me on here would be fine.

[mmazour]

Is there anyone near Old Hickory Lake. Hendersonville , Tn?
Found a Catalina 270 down there.

[uncas]

I would be happy to check out any boats in the Utah County -Salt Lake County area (state of Utah, of course).

[Marcel D]

Put me up for Alberta and the BC coast would love to have a look and help a fellow boater out!!!

[Marcel D]

Kalina the CS 27 is a strong boat with a great pedigree I think she might be the place to start. 27 is a good range to start docking and anchoring out she is alot of boat but not to much. Get a survey done and go from their. At 27 most people can single hand her, if you two have kids you should be ok by your self most of the time. So reffing should not be a problem. I sail a 34 by my self quite well its all in the set up. Me and my wife started ocean sailing on a Beneteau First 285 another great boat fast and nimbal.

[Marcel D]

Kalina Dont for get about the C&C 30 that was built betwean 1988 and 1992 with the double aft, like the First 285 it will give you a lots more room. For the expanding famialy and friends.Used 1988 C&c Yachts Cc 30 Mk Ii, Sandusky OH - 99874300 - BoatTrader.com or for the First 285 View Boat Photos - YachtWorld.com

[sevseasail]

I'll be happy to help, I always welcome the opportunity to help somebody, if that entitles looking at a sailboat it's a win win situation.
Put me down for Lake Lanier area of Georgia and I can be contacted by email at Sevseasail1@bellsouth.net.

Disclaimer: I'm no expert.