Sailboat Advice

Clueless · 11-04-2015, 07:57 PM

We are thinking about getting a small daysailer. We are quite new to the lake, somewhat experienced sailors and I want a boat that I can take out by myself, or with a few friends. We've purchased a property (with a dock) to retire to in a few years, and want a sailboat that is roomy, stable and safe -- something our grandkids can learn to sail in. I have always been drawn to the Herreshoff designs, so I am dreaming about getting a Herreshoff-like 12 1/2 (Haven, Bullseye, Doughdish, ...) or perhaps a small Buzzards Bay. I am leaning towards the fixed keel, but could be talked into a centerboard variant.

I've noticed that these types of boats don't seem to be common on the lake, and I am wondering why. Does anyone have any experience with similar boats on Winnipesaukee? Do you have any suggestions or advice?

11-04-2015, 07:57 PM	#1
Clueless Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sailboat Advice We are thinking about getting a small daysailer. We are quite new to the lake, somewhat experienced sailors and I want a boat that I can take out by myself, or with a few friends. We've purchased a property (with a dock) to retire to in a few years, and want a sailboat that is roomy, stable and safe -- something our grandkids can learn to sail in. I have always been drawn to the Herreshoff designs, so I am dreaming about getting a Herreshoff-like 12 1/2 (Haven, Bullseye, Doughdish, ...) or perhaps a small Buzzards Bay. I am leaning towards the fixed keel, but could be talked into a centerboard variant. I've noticed that these types of boats don't seem to be common on the lake, and I am wondering why. Does anyone have any experience with similar boats on Winnipesaukee? Do you have any suggestions or advice?