best sail boat i ever saw lol

[Skools Out]

http://eastnc.craigslist.org/boa/653611036.html

[charlie_the_tuna]

hey dont knock it. . . . 1.5 gallons for 2 hours of cruising.
not too bad.

and it sleeps 4.

[randlemanboater]

Last summer I saw a blow boat with a midsized (75-90hp, not sure cause it went by so fast) outboard motor on the back, it was up on plane tearing down the ICW.

That was cool.

[willy]

that was probably a MacGregor 26 Randal, they are built to house a sizeable outboard in a well in back and use as a power boat or sail, they are not the best sailing boat but do OK.
If you think about it what that guy did Skools is not a bad idea, he took a sea worthy displacement hull and converted it to a mini trawler. well cruise and fish all day for pennies and probably cost him very little. Probably will do 18 to 20 knots no problem.
If he had converted a bigger one with diesel would have been even better.
Anyhow I got to tell you, sailing, while much different than power boating is sweet, once out of the harbour and you set your sails and cut the engine you are part of the ocean and the elements and it is extremely enjoyable.
I would love to have a 35-40 footer. The only thing I think I would want more but can't find one I can afford is a 35-40 trawler with a Perkins or similar diesel. Yea I know you cruise at 8 knots, but you burn 3-5 gallons an hour can go anywhere in the world and live on them very comfortable.
I would love to have that here and I would fish off it and stay on it for weekends etc. The two I have been aboard on, one a Marine Trader the other a Grand Banks were absolutely beautiful for a couple with a family or two couples spending a week.
If anyone see's a decent one for a good price let me know.

[wpearch]

Originally Posted by willy

that was probably a MacGregor 26 Randal, they are built to house a sizeable outboard in a well in back and use as a power boat or sail, they are not the best sailing boat but do OK.
If you think about it what that guy did Skools is not a bad idea, he took a sea worthy displacement hull and converted it to a mini trawler. well cruise and fish all day for pennies and probably cost him very little. Probably will do 18 to 20 knots no problem.
If he had converted a bigger one with diesel would have been even better.
Anyhow I got to tell you, sailing, while much different than power boating is sweet, once out of the harbour and you set your sails and cut the engine you are part of the ocean and the elements and it is extremely enjoyable.
I would love to have a 35-40 footer. The only thing I think I would want more but can't find one I can afford is a 35-40 trawler with a Perkins or similar diesel. Yea I know you cruise at 8 knots, but you burn 3-5 gallons an hour can go anywhere in the world and live on them very comfortable.
I would love to have that here and I would fish off it and stay on it for weekends etc. The two I have been aboard on, one a Marine Trader the other a Grand Banks were absolutely beautiful for a couple with a family or two couples spending a week.
If anyone see's a decent one for a good price let me know.

what price range are you looking for?

[willy]

have to be 35g or under

[whale]

Originally Posted by willy

that was probably a MacGregor 26 Randal, they are built to house a sizeable outboard in a well in back and use as a power boat or sail, they are not the best sailing boat but do OK.
If you think about it what that guy did Skools is not a bad idea, he took a sea worthy displacement hull and converted it to a mini trawler. well cruise and fish all day for pennies and probably cost him very little. Probably will do 18 to 20 knots no problem.
If he had converted a bigger one with diesel would have been even better.
Anyhow I got to tell you, sailing, while much different than power boating is sweet, once out of the harbour and you set your sails and cut the engine you are part of the ocean and the elements and it is extremely enjoyable.
I would love to have a 35-40 footer.

I agree......sailing can be so peaceful and calming. You definitely become one with the sea!

My boss has a 40 foot catamaran and it is awesome! Such a smooth ride! They go out of Mystic, CT and sail around to Montauk, Block Island, Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard etc for weekends and vacations.

[charlie_the_tuna]

used to work for a guy who had a 50 something foot gulfstar. he would sail her down to bermuda every winter. went down with him one year.
get out on the ocean, set out some bunker spoons and light up some kind bud. . . . man, that was living.