WHICH SAILBOAT IS RIGHT FOR ME?
Are you thinking to yourself...wouldn''t it be great to buy a sailboat? Are you asking yourself, what things should I consider prior to purchasing a sailboat or used boat? Are you looking for some general advice to get you started toward finding the right sailboat for you and your friends?
For a general overview, you obviously need to write a few things down --- aspects of your intended use of your sailboat --- in order to come to an informed decision about which sailboat is the right one for you.
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O''DAY 26 SAILBOAT with E Z LOADER TRAILER & 2 MASTS
$13,000.00 $15,000.00 
Time Left: 4h 30m |
| 1994 Hunter Sailboat 26'' Swing Keel with Trailer
$10,000.00 (1 Bids) Time Left: 7h 42m |
| 1979 27ft hunter sailboat
$3,500.00 (0 Bids) Time Left: 9h 42m |
| 26" Clark San Juan Sailboat w trailer
$5,000.00 (0 Bids) Time Left: 9h 54m |
| 23 FT ODAY SAILBOAT 1979
$4,200.00 (0 Bids) Time Left: 11h 9m |
| Sailboat, 34'' Cal Sloop, 1968, classic
$19,000.00
Time Left: 11h 29m |
| 1975 Hutchins Compac 15'' Sailboat & Trailer - FL
eBay Giving Works
$543.00 (12 Bids) Time Left: 12h 37m |
| J24 Sailboat
$6,500.00 (1 Bids) Time Left: 14h 30m |
| 1978 Ranger Yachts 23'' USed Sailboat - CA
eBay Giving Works
$610.00 (13 Bids) Time Left: 14h 30m |
| 1977 Bombay Clipper 31'' Sailboat in Excellent Condition
$16,000.00
Time Left: 15h 1m |
| ''81 Hobie 16 Catamaran Sailboat
$1,250.00 $1,500.00
Time Left: 15h 28m |
| 24'' S2 Cuddy Sailboat OMC In outboard Motor T145378
eBay Giving Works
$5,495.00 (0 Bids) Time Left: 15h 53m |
| 28'' Cal Sailboat Universal Motor T136740
eBay Giving Works
$1,795.00 (1 Bids) Time Left: 16h |
| 1981 S2 6.9 Sailboat.
$580.00 (5 Bids) Time Left: 1d 7h 6m |
| VALIANT 40 SAILBOAT, 1980 CUTTER RIG
$49,000.00 $89,000.00
Time Left: 1d 7h 15m |
| Classic 40'' Newporter Ketch Sailboat Way Under Value!
$34,500.00
Time Left: 2d 4h 59m |
| ''21 Foot 1977 Clark San Juan Sailboat'' with Trailer
$760.00 (10 Bids) Time Left: 2d 10h 24m |
| 1985 Florida Bay 14'' Used Sailboat & Trailer - SC
eBay Giving Works
$1,000.01 (2 Bids) Time Left: 2d 12h 37m |
| 1975 Catalina 22'' Sailboat -NO RESERVE-STK#185521
eBay Giving Works
$1,136.00 (15 Bids) Time Left: 2d 12h 49m |
| 1969 Mariner Sailboat
$1,025.00 (12 Bids) Time Left: 2d 17h 4m |
First you need to think about where you live and the availability of water near your home or vacation home. Is this near a river or a lake or are you on the ocean? What about storage for your boat or yacht? Do you need a mooring, or is the sailboat or yacht small enough to pull behind your vehicle?
What exactly do you want to use it for? Would you like to buy a used sailboat for day cruising, weekend getaways or for use for longer periods of time?
How many people will there generally be on board at any one time, while it is in use? Sailboats by definition can often be quite cramped on-board, so trying to fit six people on a four person sailboat could really be stretching it a bit, not to mention the safety aspects while out on the water.
Will the boat be a modern sailboat made of glass fiber or are you looking for classic good looks and a used sailboat made of wood? Do you know how much it costs to maintain a wooden sailboat compared to a glass fiber one?
What about an engine? Would you prefer to go with an inboard engine or simply put an outboard engine on the stern?
What about sailboat rigging and sails? Are these in superb, very well looked after condition?
If the used sailboat can be trailered, what is the overall weight and how will this reflect on the miles per gallon for the vehicle towing your yacht or boat? What about slipway fees...have you built this into the equation? Is the boat seaworthy? Does it come with a certificate of seaworthiness from a qualified marine surveyor?
Answering these questions will help you reach a wise conclusion about which water craft is appropriate for you.
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