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Name | Date | Lines |
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| 1668.1 | Brokerage info | OFFPLS::RYAN | | Wed Feb 20 1991 16:41 | 6 |
| There's one on brokerage at Eastern Yacht Sales and another one in the
Want Advertiser.
The one in brokerage (1977) is asking $8,900 and is in Round Pond,
ME. The boat is built like a tank: full keel, built by Alberg, 3350
lbs. Beyond that I can't help.
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| 1668.2 | | MSCSSE::BERENS | Alan Berens | Wed Feb 20 1991 17:34 | 4 |
| Whether you'd feel comfortable (safe) sailing a 23' boat along the NE
coast (Boston to Bar Harbor is a longish trek) only you can say. There
have been several discussions about safety and what's too small for the
Atlantic (or any open ocean) in SAILING. See notes 3.* for directories.
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| 1668.3 | Sailed one pretty far back | RTL::FANEUF | | Thu Feb 21 1991 17:34 | 28 |
| I sailed extensively in a Sea Sprite 23 around 15 years ago. It was the
boat I learned many of my early lessons in (owned by an experienced
friend who taught me a lot). We sailed extensively up and down the
coast, including overnights (Boston to Provincetown and longer trips).
I never felt particularly threatened in the boat - it's reasonably
tough.
It has a lively motion in a chop, and the foredeck accordingly can be a
difficult place in those conditions. It's moderately comfortable for a
small boat, but like others of its vintage, it's smaller below than a
23 of contemporary design. Just two of us filled it right up.
The usual warnings apply, since I assume it's somewhat aged. You should
get a survey by a good surveyor, and be prepared to hear that a lot of
things need upgrade or replacing.
The one I sailed in used an outboard as an auxiliary, and it performed
poorly in a chop - the boat pitched enough to make it hard to keep the
prop in the water.
This said, I have some reasonably fond memories of the boat. I wouldn't
want to go to far in one these days if a larger alternative were
available, but that's true of anything under 28-30 feet. Basically a
solid, conservative, old-fashioned coastal cruiser (they've been seen
on blue water, but I wouldn't want to do it).
Ross Faneuf
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| 1668.4 | What about a Cape Dory 22? | ICS::LIPOFSKY | | Fri Mar 08 1991 12:12 | 11 |
| A good friend of mine has a Cape Dory 22. He would like to buy
a larger boat, but given the market it is much easier to buy
than to sell. If, however, you have any interest in hearing
more about it, send me a note. It is also an Alberg designed
boat, full keel, outboard. They call it a mini-cruiser.
Mini is the word, compared to a larger boat, but it's great for
single-handing and you feel very safe in it.
Regards,
Anna
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| 1668.5 | Practical Sailor Article | HYDRA::ALLA | | Thu Jan 02 1992 14:32 | 5 |
| Practical Sailor just did a report on the Sea Sprite 23. It was
favorable, good boat, buy a later one. Not much room below but
a rugged piece of work.
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| 1668.6 | A Great Daysailer, But... | JUPITR::DUVAL | | Mon Feb 24 1992 13:17 | 14 |
| I have a 23 foot O'Day Tempest built in 1966. In many ways it is
similar to the Sea Sprite 23. The Tempest specs for comparison are
Draft: 3'9" Beam:7'8" LOA:23'2" LWL:17' DISP:3000lbs
Sail area with 150 genoa:329 ft�
Like the Sea Sprite the Tempest has long overhangs, beautifull sheer,
and a round bottom. The Tempest is very good in a blow, and quite
fast considering the waterline. I have sailed it between Beverly and
Boston but I do not think it is the sort of boat I would take to Maine.
The cockpit is large (11" long) and great for daysailing but the
accomodations below are spartan. As for outboards in wells, there are
several problems, the motor can not be tilted, I needed to install 2"
hose for an air intake because with the cover down the engine chokes
on it's own exhaust, and the controls really need to be connected to
a remote for better access.
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