Another reason to buy your first sailboat is so that you get to experience moments like the one captured above.
Fall evening, Sun setting, 15 knots of wind steady from the Southwest, boat heeled at 10 degrees, haulin' ass at 6.5 knots, headed home.
The thing about sailboats is that everyone thinks they cost an arm and a leg. Truth is you can 'get' this experience for much less than you ever thought possible.
Depending on the boat you buy and the marina you pick, you can get into this sport for $10,000 and approximately $3,000 a year in fees. Gas? Well, depending on how much you sail and how much you use your engine, I'd expect to spend between $100-500 a season.
Naturally, if you want something nicer, you can pick the C&C 33 I went to see last week or even the C&C 44. Both these boats will rock your world for years to come.
But, of course, you could always start with the boat pictured above. A Mirage 24 which I bought for $3,000 and spent another $2,000 refurbishing. Yup, that's $5,000 spent, for (at this point) three seasons (spring/summer/fall) of solitude, sociability, adventure, travel and new experiences with my friends and family.
What are you waiting for?
Gimme' a call sometime (905.320.2127) and we'll start talking about your boat for next season.
See you on the water!
LIFT Marine.
Your gateway to the far horizon...
905.320.2127
liftmarine@gmail.com
