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I am looking for my first boat but am on a limited budget. I want something less than 10K that will sleep 5 and work for weekend up to 2 week long trips around the great lakes for now. I live in Sault Ste Marie so I would like to make it to Duluth, Isle Royal, and the North Shore but I would also like to make the trip south to Beaver Island and the Manitou's.
I have an opportunity to buy a 1979 S2 9.2, that appears in good condition. I am torn though between buying a cheaper boat that fits us now and then selling it later or buying something I will be able to use for my future plans.
As I mentioned in my intro post I will be taking a year off 2016/17 and want to sail from SSM out the St Lawrence, Erie, and Welland, then turn right. I want to hit the outer banks and then venture into the Caribbean. I have been told the S2 is not desirable for blue water, but how do you all feel about it for coastal cruising with a family? I realize the 9.2 will be cramped but we managed to spend a year in a 30 ft RV travelling and didn't murder each other.
I am not looking for lap of luxury but I like the teak trim in the S2. I am traveling with my wife, and 3 kids so safety and stability is key. Other than that and the 10K budget I don't have enough experience to say what I like and don't like, so any advice is welcome. Thanks
I have an opportunity to buy a 1979 S2 9.2, that appears in good condition. I am torn though between buying a cheaper boat that fits us now and then selling it later or buying something I will be able to use for my future plans.
As I mentioned in my intro post I will be taking a year off 2016/17 and want to sail from SSM out the St Lawrence, Erie, and Welland, then turn right. I want to hit the outer banks and then venture into the Caribbean. I have been told the S2 is not desirable for blue water, but how do you all feel about it for coastal cruising with a family? I realize the 9.2 will be cramped but we managed to spend a year in a 30 ft RV travelling and didn't murder each other.
I am not looking for lap of luxury but I like the teak trim in the S2. I am traveling with my wife, and 3 kids so safety and stability is key. Other than that and the 10K budget I don't have enough experience to say what I like and don't like, so any advice is welcome. Thanks