Question:
We were thinking of about a 50' sail boat to live on and to sail close
to the coast. What would be a good boat to look at that is the best
value? We like the looks of a 51 foot Formosa but have read that they
are not built that well.
Answer:
A fifty foot boat is a lot of boat, and the nature of your
question seems to suggest that you don't have a lot of
experience. I see a situation where:
1. You find that making the transition from
'home' to 'boat' will take up half
the morning, and become easier and easier
to forgo.
2. You find that a fifty foot boat is just too much to
handle for the occasional day sail.
I'd suggest a land home close to the water, and something in the
twenty eight to thirty two foot range for the costal day sail or
the occasional overnight run.
