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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| 41ft Morgan out island sail boat
$49,000.00 (0 Bids) Time Left: 2h 31m |
| 1983 Sovereigh Sloop 23 Used Sailboat
$600.00 $850.00 
Time Left: 5h 48m |
Sailboat Southcoast 22 swing keel
$1,025.00 (12 Bids) Time Left: 6h 8m |
| sail boat
$749.00 (0 Bids) Time Left: 7h 7m |
| #8973 1972 30'' Islander Yachts Sailboat
$810.00 (13 Bids) Time Left: 7h 28m |
| Zuma Fiberglass Sailboat
$750.00
Time Left: 8h 28m |
| 35'' Hunter Legend sailboat
$60,000.00
Time Left: 8h 56m |
| 52'' FOC Formula One World Class Sailboat Racing Yacht
$165,000.00
Time Left: 11h 36m |
| 1976 Hunter 30'' Used Sloop Sailboat - VA
eBay Giving Works
$1,810.00 (31 Bids) Time Left: 14h 58m |
| 23'' Sailboat with trailer W D Shock
$2,000.00 (0 Bids) Time Left: 15h |
| chrysler 22'' sailboat
$510.00 (2 Bids) Time Left: 15h 36m |
| Antique 1951 Solid Fiberglass Catboat sailboat &trailer
$9,500.00
Time Left: 16h 24m |
| 1975 50'' Custom Norris Sailboat many extras (GABECK75)
$5,850.00 (30 Bids) Time Left: 16h 28m |
| 1974 COLUMBIA T-26 SAILBOAT
$1,075.00 $2,450.00
Time Left: 17h 23m |
| 242 Sailboat
$16,500.00
Time Left: 1d 6h 12m |
| 1973 Catalina 22 Sailboat w swing keel & trailer
$2,000.00 (0 Bids) Time Left: 1d 7h 8m |
| 14 foot Sailboat-- Sea Eagle-- FREE SHIPPING-Brand New
$2,029.00
Time Left: 1d 8h 26m |
| Hand built wood boats - Rowboat Sailboat Canoe
$14,999.00
Time Left: 1d 9h 43m |
| 1973 Lightning Sailboat (Lippincott)
$1,500.00 $2,200.00
Time Left: 1d 10h 37m |
| 1979 Pearson 323 Sailboat
$15,200.00 (0 Bids) Time Left: 1d 11h 14m |
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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