[quote=rlltrash]Thank you all for the replies.
I want a cat for [url=fun]fun[/url], "zooming" around the harbor turning basin and close-in offshore day sailing on occasion (southern California). Something quick, but not a true "performance" cat (no serious racing, but faster than the keelboats that I also sail.) As for budget, I'm looking for a used boat at $5,000±, less if possible.
The boat will mostly be single-handed. However, if I can get a good solo boat that can also carry a passenger (or two little passengers), so much the better.
It will be kept on a trailer with the mast down and ramp launched and recovered each day it is used. That is why I am interested in a stay-less mast (or one with short stays.) I don't really what the trouble of stepping a mast each time I sail the cat. (How long does it take to do that with a small cat?)
I hope that gives you a little better target to focus on.
Thanks again, Richard<!-- editby --><em>Edited by rlltrash on Oct 27, 2012 - 10:49 PM.</em><!-- end editby --> [/quote]
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