Hello,
Just purchased a 1973 E25 cb. The boat came with a 9.9 outboard.
Took the boat out for the first time in 20-25 knot winds and moderate
chop. The boat was difficult to steer, heeled between 10 & 15 degrees and was almost impossible to bring into the wind. I didn't feel safe enough to motor out of the harbor so I never got the sails up. I have owned/sailed a lot of different boats and don't remember ever having such difficulties under power. I am afraid the boat would be out of control in even moderately stormy conditions. The weather is supposed to be better tomorrow, hope to try her out under sail. Hopefully it sails better than it powers although someone who sailed with the previous owner told me it didn't. Any thoughts/experiences with this model ?
Just purchased a 1973 E25 cb. The boat came with a 9.9 outboard.
Took the boat out for the first time in 20-25 knot winds and moderate
chop. The boat was difficult to steer, heeled between 10 & 15 degrees and was almost impossible to bring into the wind. I didn't feel safe enough to motor out of the harbor so I never got the sails up. I have owned/sailed a lot of different boats and don't remember ever having such difficulties under power. I am afraid the boat would be out of control in even moderately stormy conditions. The weather is supposed to be better tomorrow, hope to try her out under sail. Hopefully it sails better than it powers although someone who sailed with the previous owner told me it didn't. Any thoughts/experiences with this model ?