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bought a sailboat today, by accident
One of my clients is moving back to the UK, and mentioned he had to get rid of a sailboat. What type, I asked?
McVay 18' Minuet. I've loved them since I was a kid... a scaled down version of the Bluenose. The Minuet is a perfect small open sailboat. Light and forgiving, and easy to manage (both in & out of the water). There are only 2-3 of these boats locally, so I asked which one it is. Turns out it's the exact boat I missed out on this spring, and kicked myself about all summer. Except now it's all cleaned up, debugged (stored for 5 years), and is $1000 less. So basically, I had no defenses and bought it right then & there.  
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Damn, that's pretty...classic lines. May you enjoy many days on the water...
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10-14-2012, 07:29 PM
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So you're in need of a C4 trailer hitch for the mini van?
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10-14-2012, 07:33 PM
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This one is *just right* for my needs right now. Small, trailerable, easy to launch & sail alone. But it's a keelboat and will be steady and a great boat to get the kids out on (as opposed to the Hobie). Plus, they look GREAT sitting at a mooring: 
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10-14-2012, 07:37 PM
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Wish you were closer Jake.... I've kinda had the hobie 16 itch lately.....
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That's a fine looking boat, Jake.
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Very nice looking boat! Used to sail years ago and miss it...
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You have a VERY understanding wife, don't you?
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He's a liar. He's single. Has to be.
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Jake,
Way to go! I think it was one of these boats which graced the waters next to the Annapolis causeway this summer. Looks like it weighed half a ton. The guy launched it with a Jetta and had to unhook the trailer and push the trailer into deeper water, 'cause he couldn't get into water deep enough to float her off the trailer. I loved watching him sail it from the Centre. It was so stiff in all kinds of wind. Will you have time for a couple of sail before she goes away for the winter? I agree, perfect day sailer with kids. Enjoy. Les
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Sweet, sailboats are good for the soul, enjoy.
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I'm loving that boat. Did it come with a trailer? That would make it great, could take it home for the winter. Should be a good learner boat for the kids.
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10-15-2012, 10:54 AM
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Still, she's not going to learn of this boat till I get some fiberglass work & paint done. Then it'll magically appear on a mooring at her family cottage. She likes Minuets anyway, she's actually noticed them enough to point them out. Quote:
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couple more Minuet pics:   You guys are too polite to ask, and I'm too impolite to get a great deal and NOT gloat about it... $1200!!
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^^ well I'm not too polite to offer a high five on a great deal, is that complete with rig and sails, turn key so to say? Does it have a self bailing cockpit? SWEET!
I'd look into a sliding tung trailer to help launch the full keel depth. What repair projects do you see needed? Sounds like your wife will be happy with it once she is underway. Cheers Richard |
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hmm... didn't see anyone say it....
Bust Out Another Thousand
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Sweet boat, graceful lines. Reminds me a bit of my Dragon:
 It has been surprisingly cheap to own, sailboats have that benefit, motor boats on the other hand get very expensive very quickly. Last time something broke: the jib-stay below deck portion ....it cost $6 to fix it.
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Ooops, I bought a boat.
What am I gonna tell the wife this time?
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