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What Kind Of Boat Do You Need To Go Sailing? James of SV Triteia Talks About Things to Consider
March 8, 2021 · 27 min · 53K views
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Selecting a first sailboat requires defining the intended use—coastal cruising versus blue-water passages—and assessing the budget for both purchase and long-term maintenance.1:51 For limited budgets, books like John Vigar’s *20 Small Sailboats to Take You Anywhere* and *20 Affordable Sailboats to Take You Anywhere*, along with John Kretschmer’s *The Best Used Boat Notebook*, provide essential guidance on boat characteristics and design trade-offs.2:29 Coastal cruisers often benefit from the maneuverability of fin-keel, spade-rudder designs, while ocean-going vessels favor full-keel stability and the ability to heave-to.4:31 Spade rudders remain vulnerable to damage during groundings, whereas skeg-hung or full-keel rudders offer superior protection.6:32 Prospective owners should prioritize seaworthiness over cosmetic upgrades, sail the boat for a full season before starting major projects, and realistically evaluate their own capacity for DIY labor.14:30 Because boat maintenance costs scale with length, owners should avoid buying a vessel significantly smaller than their long-term needs to prevent the financial burden of upgrading later.10:46
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