Comfortable Craft for Cruising Couple
An older couple is looking for the best trailerable sailboat for exploring various Midwest lakes, including the Great Lakes, and a possible cruise on the west coast of Florida. Typically cruises will be a week or longer. These sailors are seeking something easily trailered, launched, and managed—and a boat that will be especially comfortable. Which boat would you suggest?
One option is to buy or build a Jarcat over the next year or two to take advantage of the catamaran’s stability and exceptional accommodations…
Another option is to purchase a readily-available and easily-rigged used Com-Pac Suncat…
A third option is to opt for a readily-available used Macgregor 26, with its power-sailing hybrid versatility…
Which boat would you choose? •SCA•
The Compact Sun Cat is a great choice for anyone but even better for an older couple. I owned one for many years and enjoyed the ease of rigging and maintenance. It tows easily and is easy to launch. I had it built with end boom sheeting and was happy with the result. Also changed out the rudder blade for a better shaped foil. Oh, and it looks good too.
I'm 80 years old. I have a Nonsuch 22. It's the perfect old couple's sailboat. It has 6 foot headroom, a nice galley, an enclose head, and a 13 HP diesel engine. https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/nonsuch-22/