My father and I are getting ready to buy a sailboat and I could certainly use some advice. My father used to sail until family pressure convinced him to sell the sailboat for a ski boat. He is getting ready to retire now, and I am wanting to begin cruising and doing some racing. I have very little sailing experience.
I began looking at the 25'-30' range but found a relatively local E-35 Mk II for what seems to be a reasonable price.
My very first question is whether or not I would be foolish start off with a boat this large. I am planning to take a sailing class to learn what I can once the weather permits, but will this be enough?
Second, can anyone that owns one of these comment a bit on what anual maintenance I can expect to do? I am not as concerned with repairs that will be immediately needed since I would have the boat surveyed and should be able to get an idea of the work that is needed. I'm more interested in how long sails, rigging, etc. normally last and what replacement costs would be.
Thanks in advance,
Chris
I began looking at the 25'-30' range but found a relatively local E-35 Mk II for what seems to be a reasonable price.
My very first question is whether or not I would be foolish start off with a boat this large. I am planning to take a sailing class to learn what I can once the weather permits, but will this be enough?
Second, can anyone that owns one of these comment a bit on what anual maintenance I can expect to do? I am not as concerned with repairs that will be immediately needed since I would have the boat surveyed and should be able to get an idea of the work that is needed. I'm more interested in how long sails, rigging, etc. normally last and what replacement costs would be.
Thanks in advance,
Chris