I haven't gone sailing since September of 2017.
I have a sunfish clone a starfish. Sits in the garage on a trailer.
I just don't think I want to go anymore.
Wife wants me to just keep the boat, but I see storage space I could use for other things.
Got my dates wrong. Haven't sailed since September 2016.
Lacking a canoe or kayak to adapt for sailing, I was thinking of going the opposite direction—Snark. It's lighter, cheaper, and a more convenient sailboat to transport. A Snark can be cartopped. 'Can be stored on its edge or overhead, opening up storage space in the garage.I think you're wanting a Sunfish...But seriously, if the Starfish isn't floating your boat, what about other dinghy sailing? Might be a little more room to stretch out on a Widgeon or Javelin or Daysailer? Or Drascombe Lugger. Some of those boats don't take up much more space or less, and you can take crew. k
An aluminum canoe can be stored outdoors, and "everybody" has a canoe. They're lighter, and more easily car-topped. I bought my latest 17-footer used for $300.Got my dates wrong. Haven't sailed since September 2016.
The round-bottom Snark is the one I sailed—briefly.oh boy, I'm not sure I'd ever recommend a Snark instead of a Sunfish (or Sunfish clone). my brother-in-law had a Snark, and it felt like a styrofoam bathtub... it was super light and easy to carry, but the curved bottom meant it was tippy, it was very uncomfortable to sit it, and the performance was completely lacking compared to my Sunfish (maybe a 45 square foot sail on the Snark?).
listen to your wife. is she a sailer?I haven't gone sailing since September of 2017.
I have a sunfish clone a starfish. Sits in the garage on a trailer.
I just dont think I want to go anymore.
Wife wants me to just keep the boat, but I see storage space I could use for other things.
No she doesnt like the boat but doesnt mind if I go sailing.listen to your wife. is she a sailer?
I will quit sailing when I die at the tiller
The last time my boat was wet other than rain was Oct 2016. I work a lot and have kids in activites that keep me busy but realize that will not last forever and I will have time to spend sailing in the future. I tried 3 or 4 times this last year to go but something always happened. Got home early from work hooked up the trailer then a thunderstorm rolled in, drove out to the lake another time to teach my son and the water looked like glass. I live in Texas and the weather can change in a heart beat so it happens. Sunfish are inexpensive to keep,maintain etc.. and I know I will regret selling it. Years ago I had a windsurfer that I sold and now I wish I still had it. Keep it till next summer and see how you feel then, you may drive by the lake and think about giving the sunfish another try.
oh boy, I'm not sure I'd ever recommend a Snark instead of a Sunfish (or Sunfish clone). my brother-in-law had a Snark, and it felt like a styrofoam bathtub... it was super light and easy to carry, but the curved bottom meant it was tippy, it was very uncomfortable to sit it, and the performance was completely lacking compared to my Sunfish (maybe a 45 square foot sail on the Snark?).
In a time of 8.3% inflation, owning things is far better than "money in the bank"!What you state is the main reason I have kept my Lasers all these years ago. I sail only a fraction of what I did 20 years ago, but I still daydream about sailing. I still need to get out on the water every now and then. It costs me nothing to keep my Laser in the garage, and I certainly could not retire on the money I could get selling it.
Personally, I find trailers great. Make life much easier. I prefer to trailer my kayaks to putting them on the roof rack. I rewire every trailer with ground wires and LED lights, and add bearing buddies. Once I do that, no problems.The angst of Sunfish sailing is trailering, with its issues of tires, storage, rust, wiring, and bearings.