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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| Sailboat Sunfish great condition w or w out new trailer
$1,200.00 (0 Bids) Time Left: 35m |
| Cal 29 Cruising sailboat
$2,399.99 (1 Bids) Time Left: 13h 36m |
1974 HUNTER 25 Sailboat w Pop Top Cabin in Connecticut
$1,888.00 
Time Left: 14h 40m |
| 1967 Columbia Sailboat 22ft with 9.9 Evinrude outboard
$1,100.00
Time Left: 17h 5m |
| 1977 Bristol 22'' Sailboat
$2,025.00 (5 Bids) Time Left: 17h 20m |
| Cartwright 40'' Sail Boat -Reduced Price! MOTIVATED SELL
$24,000.00 (0 Bids) Time Left: 19h 59m |
| 1977 S-2 Yacht Sail Boat
$2,000.00 (10 Bids) Time Left: 21h 14m |
| Coastal Cruiser Balboa 26 Sailboat in MA
$1,600.00 $1,850.00
Time Left: 21h 36m |
| Custom Sailboat Trailer
$7,500.00 (0 Bids) Time Left: 22h 59m |
| Nimble Sailboat, Trailer & 3.5 HP Sears O B
$5,500.00 (0 Bids) Time Left: 23h 1m |
| Custom Sailboat Able Poitin 24'' designed by Evelyn
$6,000.00 $9,500.00
Time Left: 23h 16m |
| 2000 Precision P-28 Sailboat with 3 axle trailor
$29,500.00 $37,500.00
Time Left: 23h 41m |
| 1974 MacGregor Venture 25ft SAILBOAT & Trailer Restored
$8,000.00 (0 Bids) Time Left: 23h 42m |
| Finngulf 34 yacht PHRF boat racer sailboat j jib sail
$14,000.00
Time Left: 1d 1h 41m |
| 1973 Classic Islander MKII Sailboat 30ft READY to SAIL
$6,800.00
Time Left: 1d 16h 11m |
| 1977 Pearson 30 Sailboat
$4,000.00 $10,500.00
Time Left: 1d 17h 58m |
| 1984 Catalina 22'' sailboat
$5,000.00
Time Left: 1d 20h 41m |
| 1988 Ericson 26'' Used Sailboat - NC
eBay Giving Works
$1,175.00 (5 Bids) Time Left: 1d 20h 49m |
| Very Rare Fisher 46 Ketch Motorsailor Sailboat
$249,995.00
Time Left: 1d 21h 15m |
| 1975 Venture 21'' Sailboat
$700.00 (3 Bids) Time Left: 2d 3m |
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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