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How to import a sailboat from the US

 
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david
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 01, 2010 11:04 pm    Post subject: How to import a sailboat from the US Reply with quote

I was just browsing the interweb looking at sailboats and I somehow stumbled upon this well written article.
http://www.boattraining.com/waterways/issues/ww_04-fall/story2.html

what a surprise to see it's was written by a 235 owner, and a boat I almost bought!
Hull #231 L'escargot now belongs to forum member Shanemac
http://beneteau235.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2938&highlight=lescargot

small world
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Chris Wild
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 1:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

So David, you dog... what are you hoping to import?

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david
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 02, 2010 6:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

nothing yet, chris. :)
Lots to choose from in the area anyway.

the line up includes:
1. Alberg 30
2. C&C Redwing 30
3. Halman Horizon 27
4. Van de stat steel 30'

criteria:
seaworthy, seakindly, single hand-able, take 235 as partial trade would be a bonus..

any recommendations?
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abstrait
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 03, 2010 12:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Cant get any more different then the 235 then those boats. A totally different paradigm.

My friend has a C&C 30 that I sail either in or around all the time (a bit more modern then Redwing). GREAT boat and many around up north. Very stiff and can handle some serious conditions. Stout rig with keel stepped mast. Lead keel, another important feature. Does really well in a variety of conditions and he ONLY single-hands unless I'm with him.

I'd keep it on my radar. See two links below for it on water. Can be made really nice down below.

- http://www.beneteau235.com/wb_boats/xica/1-14-07.htm
- http://www.beneteau235.com/wb_boats/xica/4-1-07/
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Brad Leslie
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 03, 2010 10:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

abstrait wrote:
http://www.beneteau235.com/wb_boats/xica/1-14-07.htm
- http://www.beneteau235.com/wb_boats/xica/4-1-07/


Great looking boat Kelly. That guy puts some effort in keeping her look that nice.
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Jon
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 03, 2010 11:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

David wrote:
nothing yet, chris. :)
Lots to choose from in the area anyway.

the line up includes:
1. Alberg 30
2. C&C Redwing 30
3. Halman Horizon 27
4. Van de stat steel 30'



are you drunk? or are you off your meds again?
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david
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 03, 2010 12:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Jon wrote:
are you drunk? or are you off your meds again?


LMFAO

If I was thinking of continuing to enjoy sailing and racing from a home port, the 235 wins hands down.
But I'm thinking of taking a one year "sabbatical" and cruising long distance, a different paradigm for boat choice

My top choice is an Alberg 30. because:
1. full keel - best for "sea kindliness" and heaving to Pardy style..
2. classic lines - I like the look.
3. family feel - not unlike the 235 community.
4. The price - close to an even trade, maybe a small amount more.
5. I watched Yves Gelinas "Around the world with Jean-du-sud" and that did it for me.

The other boats on my list are only there because they are for sale nearby and offered at a great price.
Kelly, your post made me strongly consider a C&C 27 MKIII that is for sale at my club. It is pristine and the owner offered me a great deal. It is set up strictly for racing though... (owner is Tal Wolf of www.performancesails.com -- so the boat comes with WICKED sails!!)
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Jon
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 03, 2010 12:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

we have a Alberg 30 for sale at PYC, just where are you cruising too?
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 03, 2010 1:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

would that be "Close Harmony" ? ..can you get me some more info?

heading to the maritimes first, then down the east coast to the caribbean then back up and across to holland then back to "reality" heh.
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Jon
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 03, 2010 2:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

nope it's "wee dawn" a pale yellow hull & deck, it is not listed but it is for sale, the owner never uses it. it will need some attention, but don't they all?

And it passes my approval because it hasn't been converted to the dreaded wheel.......=]

If your serious or should I say when you are serious come have a look!
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 03, 2010 4:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

abstrait wrote:
Cant get any more different then the 235 then those boats. A totally different paradigm.

My friend has a C&C 30 that I sail either in or around all the time (a bit more modern then Redwing). GREAT boat and many around up north. Very stiff and can handle some serious conditions. Stout rig with keel stepped mast. Lead keel, another important feature. Does really well in a variety of conditions and he ONLY single-hands unless I'm with him.

I'd keep it on my radar. See two links below for it on water. Can be made really nice down below.

- http://www.beneteau235.com/wb_boats/xica/1-14-07.htm
- http://www.beneteau235.com/wb_boats/xica/4-1-07/


Damn that's a good looking C&C 30!

And that's the roachyest main I've ever seen on a 30!
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