Family of 6 - mainly cruising north channel of Lake Huron. Would like to go farther afield eventually. Novice sailors.
Was considering a niagara 35 but can't quite afford it. The Jeanneau is a quite a bit lighter obviously yet seems like it may be a good choice for us.
*it has lots of room for kids
*build quality is supposed to be good
*good form stability not to tender
* good in light air (common here)
*i can afford it
Worried that it will be to light for me to handle in bad weather - scary for the crew
Thoughts?
Was considering a niagara 35 but can't quite afford it. The Jeanneau is a quite a bit lighter obviously yet seems like it may be a good choice for us.
*it has lots of room for kids
*build quality is supposed to be good
*good form stability not to tender
* good in light air (common here)
*i can afford it
Worried that it will be to light for me to handle in bad weather - scary for the crew
Thoughts?