Hey all,
Checked out a sunfish for the first time the other day, and as soon as I saw the Pearson I remembered the Windline advice. However, the price was only $500 and the boat seemed to be in good shape (no cracks at mast step or daggerboard slot) and stored indoors the past several years. the Hull had a couple repairs done but otherwise no cracks/dings. I pressed into the hull and it didn't really seem squishy but towards the bow it seemed to give a little bit, almost like there was a gap between the hull and whatever it's connected to inside. Some spider cracks here and there but nothing else too noticeable. I didn't get to weigh it but it was easy to pick up with 2 people. So, I'm not planning on racing or anything, just cruising around long island sound. Another thing, it's about an hour and a half from my house and I would have to car top it which I was also a bit apprehensive about.
Any advice or thoughts on the boat are appreciated. Since I'm new to this, maybe I should keep waiting for a non-Pearson, but the price just seemed very good for this boat.
Thanks in advance!
Checked out a sunfish for the first time the other day, and as soon as I saw the Pearson I remembered the Windline advice. However, the price was only $500 and the boat seemed to be in good shape (no cracks at mast step or daggerboard slot) and stored indoors the past several years. the Hull had a couple repairs done but otherwise no cracks/dings. I pressed into the hull and it didn't really seem squishy but towards the bow it seemed to give a little bit, almost like there was a gap between the hull and whatever it's connected to inside. Some spider cracks here and there but nothing else too noticeable. I didn't get to weigh it but it was easy to pick up with 2 people. So, I'm not planning on racing or anything, just cruising around long island sound. Another thing, it's about an hour and a half from my house and I would have to car top it which I was also a bit apprehensive about.
Any advice or thoughts on the boat are appreciated. Since I'm new to this, maybe I should keep waiting for a non-Pearson, but the price just seemed very good for this boat.
Thanks in advance!