I have been window shopping for a sailboat for decades and finally found a prospective boat. I am after an affordable, easily trailer able sail boat for overnights and day sails around Monterey peninsula, the Channel islands, and Baja California. I would likely be day sailing with my 8 yo daughter and wife as well as single handing often. I think I found a boat I like that seems to fit my needs in the most affordable way, it seems like it will be like backpacking on a boat for my short trips with the family and longer single handed adventures. There is one blemish in the original gelcoat where you can see fiber glass, it's only a 2 inch circle. The seller said that it was from the fender rubbing in the same spot over a prolonged period. I can see near that spot, there is a repair and the fiberglass sounds different when I tap on it. I inspected the mast, it was inside a dark cellar, I was armed with a very bright flashlight. The entire standing rigging was smooth to the touch, my only fault I found was that the spreader end caps were very corroded. The mast was up high, mounted on the ceiling joists. I told the seller that I wanted to inspect the mast in greater detail on my next visit. There is a weathered plastic dorade cowl on the foredeck that would need replacing and I would want a plug for it for sailing in waves and chop. I've read that it would be wise to add a bilge pump for longer journeys. I also got so excited looking at her that I forgot to investigate the chain plates. I under stand they are hidden behind a cap in the cabin (?).
I would likely mostly be sailing this thing up and down cannery row and sometimes rounding the Monterey peninsula into Stillwater cove and Whalers cove near Point Lobos. If it seems enjoyable doing that I might tow her down south to the Channel Islands for some adventure there, possibly the sea of Cortez if that works out later on.
The boat also comes with a Honda long shaft 2hp 4 stroke, a 2006 says the seller, it's super light weight and runs very well.
Please comment on:
- Typical velocities made good in 5knot, 10knot, 15knot winds with given sea states that you've experienced.
- Things to focus on during mast inspection when purchasing, and what I can expect price wise to replace standing rigging and spreaders.
- Things to focus on with the mast and please give advice on costs I would expect to DIY repair the spreaders, in a worst case scenario.
- Feel free to add your experiences on your Typhoon wkndr with your family too, thanks.
- Also, I would likely leaver her anchored for the maximum amount of time allowable in the free area's near my house and would want to purchase bomb proof ground tackle, please advise your recommendations of size, makes and models, thanks again!
