Ryan -
Your *key point* was when you said "to make sure its a
sport/lifestyle/hobby for me..."
Before I bought this LF38 I had an Islander 28 -- a very stiff and
forgiving little sailing machine (Bob Perry told me that it's still his
favorite boat, back when I asked him if the C&C LF38 was a good boat)
that boat made me focus on sailing characteristics as a primary criteria
for the next boat. I sailed the heck out of it, and did as much weekend
cruising as possible. I also did things with it that I'd never do with
this boat, probably because I didn't know what I was doing and was
learning through mistakes.
Mike's comment that a 30 is cheaper to maintain is right on the mark.
Check out the price difference on a quality block for 3/8" line vs. 1/2"
line. Tanks, engines, sails, slip fees, haul-out fees, paint, just
about everything.
When I was working, some folks who didn't know a thing would say to me
'I'm thinking about buying a boat. Something about 40 to 45 feet.' I
would always say 'Buy a little boat and learn, then buy a bigger boat,
and then buy a bigger boat. Everyone I've met who buys a big first boat
sails it a few times, scares the heck out of him or her self, and then
lets it sit at the dock.' One guy took my advice, bought a Santana 24
and sailed it on the Pacific out of Santa Cruz, and still scared himself
into buying a heavy full keel cruiser. Oh well.
Smaller boats are nimble and will provide you with faster feedback when
you make a mistake, and that makes you a better sailor.
So sail the heck out of that 30, and buy a bigger boat when your heart
tells you the time is right. The fact that you're even wondering says
the time isn't right.
Wal
Ryan wrote:
What is every one's thoughts and advice? I am trying to temper my
impulsiveness and just learn on and enjoy my 30' to make sure its a
sport/lifestyle/hobby for me but dangling the Landfall in front of me for
such a great price is tempting!!!
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