Wanted: little sailboat

[juandesooka]

Looking for a little sailboat to play around with in Sooke Harbour.

I don't want anything fancy (read: cheap!), preferably one of those little rowboats that can add a mast and sail. I'm no sailor, so hopefully want a set-up that is already complete, not looking for a project.

Know anyone that has one behind the shed they're not using, and might want to sell/loan/trade/rent out? My driveway isn't littered with enough toys...

 

[highlights]

I've often thought of getting a Hoby Kat for the Samsun narrows or Bazan area. Those suckers rip in the right wind.

You can pick one up for a couple grand. Even a laser would be cool.

 

[juandesooka]

Hobie Cats rip for sure! Super fast and fun.

But for now, I'm just looking for a nice little cruiser for gentle summer toodling around.

The boat I'm looking for is the one that you bought with best intentions, used once or twice, and now is the not-so-beautiful lawn ornament that your spouse is nagging you to get rid of ...

 

[TenMile]

quote:Originally posted by juandesooka

Hobie Cats rip for sure! Super fast and fun.

But for now, I'm just looking for a nice little cruiser for gentle summer toodling around.

The boat I'm looking for is the one that you bought with best intentions, used once or twice, and now is the not-so-beautiful lawn ornament that your spouse is nagging you to get rid of ...

How about free: http://victoria.en.craigslist.ca/boa/1876686564.html

No rigging included but you could set that up easy enough.

TenMile
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[juandesooka]

quote:How about free

Thanks for that, though it is a lot more than I'm looking for (even free!). What I'm hoping to find is rowboat that has a mast.

I saw one called a "Sabot", though they also have other names I'm sure. Walker Bay is the brand name for new ones at Westmarine (at about 4x what I hope to pay, all rigged up).

http://www.westmarine.com/1/1/5679-...th-49-beam-126lb-449lb-capacity-3-people.html

 

[TenMile]

You can take me for a sail as thanks

http://nanaimo.en.craigslist.ca/boa/1871921469.html

TenMile
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[juandesooka]

nice ... thanks 10mile!

if it works out, sail offer open ... beers will be on me

 

[Highliner]

Hey juandesooka, are you still hunting for a small sailer? I passed one this afternoon on the reserve in Pat Bay. It didn't have a price, but I could try to get the phone number next time if you're interested.

http://maps.google.ca/maps?hl=en&ie...=vPrizJvPz5fZdwHYmk3OjA&cbp=12,44.16,,0,-5.51

Highliner

www.salmonboats.ca

 

[juandesooka]

Thanks Highliner and to all who replied. I found myself a little sabot in Parksville, so good to go.

So many toys, so little time...

 

[Highliner]

No problem. That should create a fun booze cruise.

Highliner

www.salmonboats.ca