Another consideration

Posted By: Rudy P18 Ciao Tavares, FL
Date: 5/5/09 2:17a.m.

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You may also want to consider recovery time in case of a capsize, especially if you are going to race. Self bailing cockpit would is better than bailing with bucket. You may also want to check your local sailboat club for sailboat fleets, their members can be very helpful. When I purchased my first boat thirty nine years ago I was assured by the salesman that the boat had sufficient flotation and that would enable me to bail and sail off, it didn't happen I capsized and sat in a hull full of water, bailing was useless, water out water in. Do check with other owners of the characteristics of the boat you’re considering Good Luck