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I''m looking for a good starter sailboat. Always dreamed about having one and can finally afford it! Love water, but have always crew along instead of taking the steer myself. Would really appreciate good advice. Too many choices. What brand, year and model are the best fit for me?
Have done some sailing myself, but I''m going this spring for some serious training to be better at it.
My wife and 13 year daugther will be complete my crew. Live in the Chicago area and would sail in Lake Michigan and Lake Geneva (a 4x7 mile lake in southern Wisconsin).
Interested in a boat that needs little work or minimum maintanence. Prefer used over new for cost reasons.
Would prefer a boat that I can go solo if needed.
Purpose is mainly crusing, not racing.
Trailable would be nice although not necessary.
Budget between $15K - 25K.
Again, thanks for your advice!
Have done some sailing myself, but I''m going this spring for some serious training to be better at it.
My wife and 13 year daugther will be complete my crew. Live in the Chicago area and would sail in Lake Michigan and Lake Geneva (a 4x7 mile lake in southern Wisconsin).
Interested in a boat that needs little work or minimum maintanence. Prefer used over new for cost reasons.
Would prefer a boat that I can go solo if needed.
Purpose is mainly crusing, not racing.
Trailable would be nice although not necessary.
Budget between $15K - 25K.
Again, thanks for your advice!