Kinds of Sailboats

Congratulations on making a decision to considerhave them verify if there are any manufacturer
finding out what the different kinds of sailboatsrecalls for your boat.
are. We can still enjoy the serenity associated6. Again if this is a pre-owned boat you will want
with boating by choosing to go sailing. Dancing onto check and verify the seller's proof of
the wind, using Mother Nature's free source ofownership. "If the price is too good to be true" it
power, the wind!most probably is and could actually be stolen or
Sailing is absolutely the answer. Considering whathave some major flaws!
is happening with the oil cartels around the world,7. If you are satisfied with the above and are
our fuel costs are skyrocketing out of control.buying a used boat, you will want to have your
This is having a devastating and dramatic impactmechanic thoroughly inspect the engine. A marine
on recreationalboating. You can do your part byengine when operating is under much more stress
conserving our fossil fuel, saving your familythan an automobile engine. Was the engine warm
money while still enjoying one of the fastestwhen you started the inspection? A warm engine
growing recreational activities. By the way, Imay raise a warning flag that someone is trying
recently calculated that I get on average 87milesto cover up a cold start problem.
per gallon of fuel. Does your car or power boat8. Different kinds of sailboats should have a
beat or even come close to that?marine surveyor inspect the boat if it is
There are several kinds of sailboats. Two ofpre-owned and 25' or longer. He should provide a
which are single-hulled sailboats that are designedwritten report on every aspect of the boat's
for either deep water or ocean and the other forcondition including its value, this could cost
shallow waters or shoal boats. The deep waterupwards of $5.00 or $6.00 per foot. You should
boats are of a typewith either a heavy full keelalways be present when any inspection is taking
design or narrow deep keel which mayplace so that you will have a thorough
sometimes have a wing on the bottom.understanding of all the findings and have the
The other kinds of sailboats are wet and dryopportunity to get your questions answered right
beginner boats, more advanced kinds of sailboatsaway.
are catamarans and cabin sailboats. For the9. If you are unsure of any of these steps or
beginning sailor it may be best to start with a twoprocesses, you may find it very comforting to
person dry or wetsailboat until you learn thehire a licensed yacht broker. They can and will be
basics of sailing. These kinds of boats usuallyhappy to guide you through all the steps of
10'-12' in length have either a centerboard orpurchasing any of these kinds of boats.
daggerboard keel that can be raised when10. As you wouldn't purchase an automobile
beaching or putting it on a trailer to take it home.without test driving it, you will also want to take
Before you buy any of the different kinds ofyour prospective boat out for a test sail. Put the
sailboats, there are several things you should takeboat through all of the paces and extremes you
into consideration.can think ofand ask a lot of questions. Be sure to
1. Ask yourself, will you be sailing in fresh wateroperate everything on the boat, if you don't
or salt water?know ask your broker to demonstrate.
2. If your boat can not be hauled on a trailer,Your broker wants you to purchase a safe, fun
where will it be moored? Check with your marinaand easy to operate boat. No more than one or
or yacht club to verify if a slip or anchor buoy istwo people should easily be able to sale your boat.
available!In many instances boat insurance companies will
3. Where will you get your boaters insurance.often surprise you and offer discounts on your
4. Will you require financing, if so from whom?premiums if you have completed a boater safety
5. If this is a pre-owned boat you may want tocourse. Check with your local U.S. Coast Guard
call the U.S. Coast Guard at 1-800-368-5647 andAuxiliary or the United States Power Squadron.