Does anyone sail?

[frapjap]

Do any of you guys sail, or used to sail? I'm trying to determine where I'm spending my summer "hobby budget" money, and I'm thinking a Hobie Cat 16 might be where it goes...

[93coupe]

I do a little bit. Nothing too extravagant. This is my ship. I run a tight one.

[frapjap]

DAYUM! What kind firepower have you got on that b****?

[Dire91]

Yea sailing is my s***. My uncle use to have one of those, TONS of fun. Catamarans are sooo quick. Are you looking to just day sail and where?

[BusyBadger]

The question is have you sailed before? Did you like it enough to warrant buying a boat? If you haven't, or if it's been a while a better outlet for some of the money would be some sailing classes and then maybe a few session rentals to make sure it's not going to be something that just collects dust & rust.

Do you plan on sailing alone? You can run a Hobie 16 on your own but they weigh around 300lbs. Not exactly easy to haul around on land on your own. If you plan on running a one man show you might want to think about a Laser even if a monohull doesn't seem nearly as a sexy as a cat. It will be easier to pack around and loads cheaper too.

You're in the right state to be looking into sailing though!

[Bwana]

I grew up sailing and used to own a Gulf Coast 18' centerboard sailboat. It was great for an old boat and I had it setup where I could step the mast and sail it solo.

I love sailing. If I could make a living doing it I would lol.

[frapjap]

The question is have you sailed before? Did you like it enough to warrant buying a boat? If you haven't, or if it's been a while a better outlet for some of the money would be some sailing classes and then maybe a few session rentals to make sure it's not going to be something that just collects dust & rust.

Do you plan on sailing alone? You can run a Hobie 16 on your own but they weigh around 300lbs. Not exactly easy to haul around on land on your own. If you plan on running a one man show you might want to think about a Laser even if a monohull doesn't seem nearly as a sexy as a cat. It will be easier to pack around and loads cheaper too.

You're in the right state to be looking into sailing though!

I've definitely decided that I like it enough to warrant a purchase. I learned two seasons ago on Hunter 140s and moved up to Day Sailers. I don't really care for the leisurely cruise as much as I do the speed and hiking out. Last season, I spent most of my time hiked out on a Laser. I love that little thing, especially in high wind.

I haven't had the opportunity to sail a Hobie yet, but a woman from work doesn't mind taking me out and letting me see if I like it or not. But from here, they look like a blast! She also has a few friends who have nice boats who just aren't using them anymore and want to get out of the sport. She presumes 1000-2000 for a very well maintained and equipped boat.

I've considered a monohull for the sake of getting it in and out, but I live on a HUGE lake. I just moved here, but so far this winter I have seen a few people modify their Hobie 16's to do ice sailing. Freggin' cool looking, they HAUL! But I digress, I can keep whatever I buy in the yard and all I'll have to do is haul it in and out of the water. Though a 300lb Hobie does sound like a behemoth.

I grew up sailing and used to own a Gulf Coast 18' centerboard sailboat. It was great for an old boat and I had it setup where I could step the mast and sail it solo.

I love sailing. If I could make a living doing it I would lol.

Quit your job, sell your cars, and buy a big a** boat. Take it to the Virgin Islands, call some stateside travel agencies regarding promoting of all inclusive private cruises and sailing lessons. I'm pretty sure theres a market for that. Be your own captain/business and have fun doing it!

[IanS]

If you buy a sailbot, you have to tow it around with the TA, and take pictures. It would be epic.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Ray, if you are looking for a fixer-upper, I think my dad still has a few that he would probably give you for super cheap. We also have one in the water at our dock in the summer (and also in the winter actually)... its pretty fun.

[frapjap]

Really now?Find out what your dad is willing to part with.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

So Ray,

I talked to my dad today and asked him about any boats he's got for sale. He mentioned he has a 12 foot Atlanta sailboat that he was going to put on CL next week or so. I told him you were interested and he said he'd give it to you for $150.

He said it needs some work to look good, but it still sails fine. Its currently in Narragansett, RI.

It kinda looks like this:

shoot me a text, or give me a call. I'll be at work til about midnight tonight, your time. But if you are interested, I'll email you his number from there.

[HashiriyaS14]

Laser's are hella fun.

My Dad is looking at J/24's right now, and I'm so excited I could pee myself. It's about the most fun I've ever had sailing a friend's. They're FAST boats.