My next boat? Ideas? Opinions?

Posted By: John Stevens P-23
Date: 5/10/09 9:24a.m.

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Here's how I will use the next boat: It must be trailerable but not a trailer sailor. I drive a small car and will rent a truck to pull the boat to a marina for 3 months, I'll trailer it just a few times a year, maybe to a few different marinas, I have a Daysailer 1 for daysailing. I need some room inside, yet it I don't want a slow tank. I'll be spending weekends on the boat while in the marina and some 2-3 week cruises in the future. I also want something that can handle some weather. A keel/centerboard works well in the shallow Florida waters and ramps. I like the sailing characteristics of the Precision 23 but want something a little more comfortable for cruising and something that can handle a little more sailing conditions. My first pick right now is an O'day 26, second is an O'day 25. They can take some pounding, sail well, and have 5'9" headroom with a nice layout inside. However, I'd like some ideas from the group on other boats that might be good for my use. TIA, John