I am looking at buying a sailboat. I would consider myself a beginner but moving past this stage quickly. I have a slip reserved for a 35' so I want to go at least that big. My plan is to sail around the Charleston Harbor for a year or more. Perhaps little trips up and down the right coast and then Bahamas bound in 1 -1/2 or 2 years depending on my skill, knowledge of the waters and the workings of my vesel at that time. SO I do not want to start small, dump money and then regret not upgrading to a bigger boat in the first place.
I do want a boat I can handle on my own. I want good stability. Not a full keel,but almost. 4-5 foot draft. So far the layout and the price that seems to work the best for me is the Ericson 35'-1.
(A gal loves the shower thang Among many other features I love.
My question how is this boat in rough seas? Stability is related to what type of hull and beam size, correct? Can a gal in her 30 something handle this 35 footer? My opinon will be yes. I know I can.
Really the main question is stability? I do not even know what kind of keel this has. there is one for sale on yachtworld that I am in love with and thinking of making a purchase soon. Thanks for any advice from any old salts out there.
- Laney/ Charleston, SC
I do want a boat I can handle on my own. I want good stability. Not a full keel,but almost. 4-5 foot draft. So far the layout and the price that seems to work the best for me is the Ericson 35'-1.
(A gal loves the shower thang Among many other features I love.
My question how is this boat in rough seas? Stability is related to what type of hull and beam size, correct? Can a gal in her 30 something handle this 35 footer? My opinon will be yes. I know I can.
Really the main question is stability? I do not even know what kind of keel this has. there is one for sale on yachtworld that I am in love with and thinking of making a purchase soon. Thanks for any advice from any old salts out there.
- Laney/ Charleston, SC