My husband and I are very interested in sailing and want to sail and enjoy it. We have been boaters for years (ski boats) but would like to try this. We have found a rl24 for what seems a great price for little work to go sail. Would this boat be an easy beginner boat?
Thanks for the info. The one I have found - the boat just needs cleaning, needs electric for night lights patched, it does have a 6hp johnson thats 15yo but runs well. The person wants 1000 total for the boat and trailer. Trailer is in decent shape - just has a few places here and there that have some rusty spots. What are thoughts in this?
I will be sailing in my lake - most of the lake is wide open with typical small coves that branch off. The lake is big - 700 miles of coast line.
I can't comment on those yachts but it sounds like a bargain.
Just make sure you avoid winds over 15knots for the first year and learn how to reef and you should be fine.
Read the stuff on the other site, there is good information on launching and the other things needed for a good day out.
Join a sailing club abd get some lessons if there is any groups near your home.
Don't be afraid to motor upwind for easy sailing down wind, get the feel of the yacht and the wind in the area, reserving sailing to days with light winds.
