talk on buying your first boat

   We do a lot of training at Lee on Solent of adults and cadets and one issue is helping them to move on from the basics into boat ownership.

I am doing a talk next week to offer guidance I intend to cover the following topics is their anything I have missed.

Choosing the boat 

based on type of sailing.

size of people and skill levels

offering various suggestion for boats from Toppers through to 2000 depending upon these factors.

Where to find boats 

Internet sites

class associations

club notice boards

chandlerys

What to look for when you go to see one.

sails in good nick

Foils

trolley& trailer condition

Hull damage depending upon class.

price comparison 

All help gratefully received, and if you want to come along and laugh next Tuesday at 7pm Lee on Solent SC.

Many Thanks

Gordon

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gordon1277 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 24 Mar 10 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 665	Post Options Post Reply Quote gordon1277 Report Post Quote Reply Topic: talk on buying your first boat Posted: 13 Nov 13 at 3:29pm
	We do a lot of training at Lee on Solent of adults and cadets and one issue is helping them to move on from the basics into boat ownership. I am doing a talk next week to offer guidance I intend to cover the following topics is their anything I have missed. Choosing the boat based on type of sailing. size of people and skill levels offering various suggestion for boats from Toppers through to 2000 depending upon these factors. Where to find boats Internet sites class associations club notice boards chandlerys What to look for when you go to see one. sails in good nick Foils trolley& trailer condition Hull damage depending upon class. price comparison All help gratefully received, and if you want to come along and laugh next Tuesday at 7pm Lee on Solent SC. Many Thanks Gordon
	Gordon Lossc

JimC Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 17 May 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 6662	Post Options Post Reply Quote JimC Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Nov 13 at 3:49pm
	I suppose my number one piece of advice for couples is "never buy a new boat as your first boat", having witnessed some nasty disagreements over the first scratch...

Noah Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 29 Dec 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 611	Post Options Post Reply Quote Noah Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Nov 13 at 4:02pm
	My situation was slightly different, as a dinghyist returning after 20 years out of anything smaller than a channel ferry! However, one decision that I made, and stuck to, and worked, was to buy a boat that needed NOTHING doing to it. I also determined not to change anything for a year - no hasty changes based on fashions 20 years out of date. If you don't have the confidence or knowledge to check a prospective purchase youself, ask for help. Most sailors will be glad of a chance to examine & poke another boat! Make sure all the string works as it should!
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Rupert Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 11 Aug 04 Location: Whitefriars sc Online Status: Offline Posts: 8956	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rupert Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Nov 13 at 6:23pm
	Make sure the people you'll be sailing in the company of if you are going to race the boat (or have fun in company) are in tune with you - people make sailing enjoyable - the boat is in some ways secondary.
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