[quote=robpatt]Run. Fast. And buy a cheap boat that you've sailed.
Ok ok... I think you should find some dudes that sail and go sail with them. Then you'll learn the pros and cons of different boats, and pros and cons of different prices, etc.. Then you'll better know what you're getting into.
Otherwise, at least buy a boat that you know sails well... even if it is a cheap POS... the bottom line is you need to know the boat sails, or you need knowledge and experience to get it sailing. Sourcing parts to put a boat back together WILL cost more time and money and frustration than buying a cheap boat that's ready to sail.... don't wast the sailing summer putting a boat together that you can't sail in winter. My 2 cents.
Cheers, -Rob PS-where are you located?[/quote]
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