Hello all,
I'm currently own & sail a small daysailor (Galilee 15), but as I'm the only one in my family who really has any desire to sail...I'm looking to sell off the Galilee & pick up a Laser.
The Galilee is great boat but hauling it around just for myself has become a bit of a chore & I'm hoping that a smaller boat such as a Laser will inspire me to head out more often. And it doesn't hurt that they look like so much fun to sail! I still consider myself a novice sailor and I've also wondered whether or not learning on boat such as the Galilee was the right choice (the price was right, it was given to me)...I like the idea of sailing something more responsive and agile.
Sooooooo...
Throw it at me...Any advice on certain boats; I'm leaning towards a good old fashioned Laser..nothing fancy, I don't plan on racing (yet?)..just want to have some fun.
Anything to avoid....are all Laser's created equal?
I'll be sailing on Lake Michigan (Chicago) if that factors into the equation at all.
I've budgeted somewhere in the $1500.00 - $2000.00 range for my purchase...that will have to include a trailer.
I'm not sure what other info would help, so feel free to ask me any questions if it'll help with any advice you might have.
Thanks...I look forward to your replies.
Mick
I'm currently own & sail a small daysailor (Galilee 15), but as I'm the only one in my family who really has any desire to sail...I'm looking to sell off the Galilee & pick up a Laser.
The Galilee is great boat but hauling it around just for myself has become a bit of a chore & I'm hoping that a smaller boat such as a Laser will inspire me to head out more often. And it doesn't hurt that they look like so much fun to sail! I still consider myself a novice sailor and I've also wondered whether or not learning on boat such as the Galilee was the right choice (the price was right, it was given to me)...I like the idea of sailing something more responsive and agile.
Sooooooo...
Throw it at me...Any advice on certain boats; I'm leaning towards a good old fashioned Laser..nothing fancy, I don't plan on racing (yet?)..just want to have some fun.
Anything to avoid....are all Laser's created equal?
I'll be sailing on Lake Michigan (Chicago) if that factors into the equation at all.
I've budgeted somewhere in the $1500.00 - $2000.00 range for my purchase...that will have to include a trailer.
I'm not sure what other info would help, so feel free to ask me any questions if it'll help with any advice you might have.
Thanks...I look forward to your replies.
Mick