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I am looking at getting my first sail boat. I live in Vermont, and will be sailing on Lake Champlain. I want a sail boat that has a drop keel, since I will be mooring it in relatively shallow water.
My questions are, is 1400 a good price for a clean 16' AMF Sunbird? Will this boat be big enough to explore the lake, and sleep on with my girlfriend? Can it handle waves, and higher winds? Basically I want to sail to certain islands, drop anchor and camp out.
Is there anything I should look for specifically with this model?
The boat is very clean, its a 1975 but this guy is the second owner and has the original owners manual. It comes with a Trailex Aluminum trailer, evenrude 2 hp engine, extra sails, and a storm sail. I will try to attach some photos. He says the top has some spidering which has been treated.
So, should I snag this boat? Or should I hold out for a Cal 21 or Oday or something like that? Again, it would be my fist sail boat. My Uncle used to have a sail boat and said he could teach me. I really only want to spend 1000-1500, so keep that in mind. Maybe 2000 if it was a really good deal.
All input will be appreciated!
My questions are, is 1400 a good price for a clean 16' AMF Sunbird? Will this boat be big enough to explore the lake, and sleep on with my girlfriend? Can it handle waves, and higher winds? Basically I want to sail to certain islands, drop anchor and camp out.
Is there anything I should look for specifically with this model?
The boat is very clean, its a 1975 but this guy is the second owner and has the original owners manual. It comes with a Trailex Aluminum trailer, evenrude 2 hp engine, extra sails, and a storm sail. I will try to attach some photos. He says the top has some spidering which has been treated.
So, should I snag this boat? Or should I hold out for a Cal 21 or Oday or something like that? Again, it would be my fist sail boat. My Uncle used to have a sail boat and said he could teach me. I really only want to spend 1000-1500, so keep that in mind. Maybe 2000 if it was a really good deal.
All input will be appreciated!
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