Help me looking for a sailboat
Posted by Bichodelsol@reddit | sailing | View on Reddit | 14 comments
I would like to acquire a sailboat. What model would you recommend? My idea is to start with small trips, sailing around the Canary Islands where I live, and once I gain more experience with this type of journey, to cross to Morocco and then sail down to southern Africa.
I would like something reliable, with space for 2–3 crew members and surfboards—I don’t need anything more than that. What would you recommend I look for, or what characteristics should the boat I buy have?
m00f@reddit
What's you budget? Do you prefer stability over speed? How handy are you at fixing things?
Bichodelsol@reddit (OP)
I can fix a Lot of things and repair dings, my budget is around 20k right now im not looking for a big boat just enough to make the trip no need comfort
StuwyVX220@reddit
For that budget you’ll be looking at the 30ft size. Any boat will do, condition and upkeep will be more important. Most of the boats you’ll be looking at will be between 30 and 40 year old I suspect.
Atlantic France would be my choice for many boats to go and view on the market.
Bichodelsol@reddit (OP)
Okay thanks
doedelflaps@reddit
what's the sailing community like around the canary islands? I've been to la palma and tenerife but I feel like there's not that many good anchor spots or places to get ashore.
Bichodelsol@reddit (OP)
West islands hace too much depthhh for anchoring btw there are some spots
doedelflaps@reddit
Any recommendations?
Bichodelsol@reddit (OP)
Which island?? I can ask some friends there to let you know some spots
doedelflaps@reddit
I'm planning on sailing to la Palma next year (Puerto tazacorte) and was wondering if there's any nice spots on any of the other islands near there. When it comes to selecting a boat, I'd go with a 03-36ft if you plan on sailing solo. I have a contest 33, very solid Dutch built boat from 1976. Other brands I'd look for are amel, halberg rassy, Koopmans, bestevaer or contessa, but technically any polyester boat will do fine in the canaries.
Bichodelsol@reddit (OP)
The perfect one to anchor its Fuerteventura o lanzarote but ill ask my friend is la palma and write u back vía md
doedelflaps@reddit
Thanks! Lanzarote was on my bucket list, guess I'll have to check it out !
Bichodelsol@reddit (OP)
The most important thing on the islands is to know that the west and north sides of all of them are the most exposed; you’ll always find shelter on their south and east sides.
diekthx-@reddit
You’ll want at least a 65 foot trimaran.
DarkVoid42@reddit
look at getting a 40' performance catamaran. enough space and comfort for extended trips and you can run it solo.