Very long story short, last summer I had the opportunity to get out on a 32' Italian designed sailboat on Lake MI. I was hooked. But because I'm a college student I cannot afford a small boat AND a slip, so I started looking into the small trailerable sailboats like the Sunfish, Flying Scot, etc.
As of right now I'm looking for a very low cost - but complete - Sunfish sailboat within a couple hundred mile radius of Kalamazoo, MI, and I plan to cartop it once I finally get one (I'm eyeing two right now). My few outstanding questions are as follows:
Is this a good first boat that I could learn on either alone or via the help of a friend and sailor? Is it something that can be used on inland lakes? And finally, is there anything wrong with cartopping it on a full size sedan (2003 Camry)? I'm 6'3" and relatively strong, if that makes any difference.
Another question I have is about acquiring a project hull w/o rigging. Is this practical, or would I be better off buying a complete and functional boat for $200? Is there anything I have to look out for when purchasing a used setup?
Thanks!
Daniel
As of right now I'm looking for a very low cost - but complete - Sunfish sailboat within a couple hundred mile radius of Kalamazoo, MI, and I plan to cartop it once I finally get one (I'm eyeing two right now). My few outstanding questions are as follows:
Is this a good first boat that I could learn on either alone or via the help of a friend and sailor? Is it something that can be used on inland lakes? And finally, is there anything wrong with cartopping it on a full size sedan (2003 Camry)? I'm 6'3" and relatively strong, if that makes any difference.
Another question I have is about acquiring a project hull w/o rigging. Is this practical, or would I be better off buying a complete and functional boat for $200? Is there anything I have to look out for when purchasing a used setup?
Thanks!
Daniel