Hi guys,
I am lurking on that board for almost two years and I do not post much …but I read a lot. I dream of a sail boat for many years, but I never found the perfect solution that matches all the variables that I need to work with (budget, need low draft, short season, expensive marinas, no pickup truck …)
So long story short, I recently stumbled on a possible solution while renting a Hobie Cat (Wave model) while having vacation near Cancun. I really enjoyed few days of happy sailing and I realize that this little toy could be the solution of my problems WHILE being a very good intro to sailing.
1. It is not that expensive to buy and maintain.
2. It is very light so I can trailer it with my car, no need of a pickup truck.
3. I do not need a marina and I can carry it everywhere solo.
4. It is shoal draft (like 10 inches).
5. I can solo it and go mostly everywhere.
For sure it does not have all the commodities of a sail boat, but I think it could be a good intro sail boat while exposing my children to the amazing world of sailing.
My question is …
Does small catamarans are a good intro to sailing if I plan to buy a sailboat in few years from now? Am I looking in the wrong direction?
Thanks guys!
Hobie wave short fun movie
I am lurking on that board for almost two years and I do not post much …but I read a lot. I dream of a sail boat for many years, but I never found the perfect solution that matches all the variables that I need to work with (budget, need low draft, short season, expensive marinas, no pickup truck …)
So long story short, I recently stumbled on a possible solution while renting a Hobie Cat (Wave model) while having vacation near Cancun. I really enjoyed few days of happy sailing and I realize that this little toy could be the solution of my problems WHILE being a very good intro to sailing.
1. It is not that expensive to buy and maintain.
2. It is very light so I can trailer it with my car, no need of a pickup truck.
3. I do not need a marina and I can carry it everywhere solo.
4. It is shoal draft (like 10 inches).
5. I can solo it and go mostly everywhere.
For sure it does not have all the commodities of a sail boat, but I think it could be a good intro sail boat while exposing my children to the amazing world of sailing.
My question is …
Does small catamarans are a good intro to sailing if I plan to buy a sailboat in few years from now? Am I looking in the wrong direction?
Thanks guys!
Hobie wave short fun movie