Hi m8tys

[codmander]

Finally sold my stinkpot -wooohooo!!!! if you remeber me cryin about 6 months ago deposit in hand and should pick up the rest of the balance in 30 days... so the search has started not in any kind of hurry but once the spot in the yard is empty I will definaly be lookin to fill it will OUR 30 + ft sail ..some sort of offshore rig with full keel,, kinda tankish Alberg would be a type of hull I would like swing keels have there benifits also but rather the full tank style not in for racing but if I hit a floating amazon tree (((which will scare the heck outta ya)) IT would be nice to survive such a hit I'm iN no hurry but I Still cant wait to get her in the yard rip it apart put back together and drop her in fully stocked and ready to go--------------------------SOUTH-------

[PBzeer]

Some sort of budget on what you are willing to spend, should result in better suited recommendations.

[FishSticks]

There are a few nice little steel schooners around. Won't cost you a fortune. Tolerate bouncing across those Cape Cod sandbars. Good for punching through ice and engaging with serious flotsam. Won't have to spend a lot of time varnishing when you go south. Might also be suitable for a new life of fishing if you decide to return to your old ways.

[AjariBonten]

Congrats CodMan!

Do let us know what price range you are looking at. I've been researching boats similar to what you are describing, and as I am more than a year away from purchase; I'd be glad to share what I've found.

Did the hull and the permit go together?

Fred

[sailingdog]

Congrats on the sale of your stinkpot... Is that boat you were looking at before still available???

[codmander]

Originally Posted by AjariBonten

Congrats CodMan!

Do let us know what price range you are looking at. I've been researching boats similar to what you are describing, and as I am more than a year away from purchase; I'd be glad to share what I've found.

Did the hull and the permit go together?

Fred

Actully know the kids father well and he is getting quite the deal but She was sittin wasting away no sense in that .... budget hmm huge question ... my budget is to spend as little as possible for a great hull with good sails .. the rest I can piece together ,,figure 2 months to find the right hull (((after i collect for the codmander)) Allthough after summer/fall/winter is always the best time to pick up a bargain ... Sad and evil as this sounds wifes mother death will be our target leaving month not for a will.. but wife is a nurse (((need i say more))) anyhow a huge step has been taken here .... budget I WOULD SAY NOT OVER 15/18K of course what I'll be looking for is someone who wants out and willing to give a great boat for dirt money living on the cape this is quite possible

[codmander]

Originally Posted by sailingdog

Congrats on the sale of your stinkpot... Is that boat you were looking at before still available???

there was a absolutly buet cheory lee in florida that had me druelin but thats long long gone cheap $ and totally refitted lasted 1 day on craigslist