andyb28
Member
Good Afternoon All,
I joined the forum today as I need some help about picking my first boat.
I have been learning to sail in a Mirror and am getting the hang of it now. Also have spoken to a local sailing club and will be joining that once they can accept new members (pending covid rules).
For a while now I have been looking at used boats and trying to work out what kind of boat would suit me best. I live near Brightlingsea in Essex and have a number of mooring options.
My plan for sailing will only be exploring local waters and because of that I think a bilge keel or lifting keel will suit me better. But really would like to know if thats correct. These keels also get me onto the cheaper moorings.
I have had many power boats previously, but I have clearly reached an age where sailing appeals to me more.
In my research I found a used 1979 Southerly 28, this seems to me to be a good option for me with the lifting keel and I like the idea of a sheltered controls when they are needed. I have been unuable to find if they are an easy first boat to learn on.
I have been specifically avoiding the faster race style boats, just something easy and forgiving.
Any other suggestions for mud mooring and easy to sail would also be gratefully received. My budget is up to around £10k.
I hope I have posted this into the correct section of the forum.
Many Thanks
Andy
I joined the forum today as I need some help about picking my first boat.
I have been learning to sail in a Mirror and am getting the hang of it now. Also have spoken to a local sailing club and will be joining that once they can accept new members (pending covid rules).
For a while now I have been looking at used boats and trying to work out what kind of boat would suit me best. I live near Brightlingsea in Essex and have a number of mooring options.
My plan for sailing will only be exploring local waters and because of that I think a bilge keel or lifting keel will suit me better. But really would like to know if thats correct. These keels also get me onto the cheaper moorings.
I have had many power boats previously, but I have clearly reached an age where sailing appeals to me more.
In my research I found a used 1979 Southerly 28, this seems to me to be a good option for me with the lifting keel and I like the idea of a sheltered controls when they are needed. I have been unuable to find if they are an easy first boat to learn on.
I have been specifically avoiding the faster race style boats, just something easy and forgiving.
Any other suggestions for mud mooring and easy to sail would also be gratefully received. My budget is up to around £10k.
I hope I have posted this into the correct section of the forum.
Many Thanks
Andy