Sad Man Sold His Olson 25 — Pls Help Me Find Another Sled

[Hitchhiker]

Yep. That's the one. Good guy. I am sure he is enjoying it. 

Figured.  I surveyed his old boat after it got totalled. Good luck finding a replacement, they really are nice boats.  Much better than a 242!  

 

[Mike Merrick]

Martin 242s are sneaky fast and you can camp on them.  I've done it many times.

 

[Jollymon]

I would put another vote in for the Martin 242; small sail inventory (main, jib, kite), furling headsail, races with 3-4 people, camping interior with portipoti.

JM

 

[Will1073]

Laser 28? Loaded up you’re probably close to your crane limit though…

 

[Amati]

One of the Ultimates? 20, 24,27…

 

[Varan]

@rbridges007 nailed it.

 

[wingeingit23]

Is this a good answer? https://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/boa/d/port-chester-kramer-24-sloop/7446397181.html

 

[hokie]

Seems like a very clean merit in Phoenix area: https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/bod/d/sun-city-1982-merit-25-sailboat/7446428415.html

 

[sunseeker]

Seems like a very clean merit in Phoenix area: https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/bod/d/sun-city-1982-merit-25-sailboat/7446428415.html

That boat looks great, especially for that price. 

 

[Meat Wad]

Seems like a very clean merit in Phoenix area: https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/bod/d/sun-city-1982-merit-25-sailboat/7446428415.html

That boat looks great, especially for that price. 

It does look good.

I've visited Lake Pleasant and there are lots of little boats there in the yard. Not sure how they launch. Never saw a hoist and the Ramps are very steep. The people running the private marina were not very friendly. Horrible access for me in a wheelchair and they did not seem to give a shit even though I was considering moving closer to my son and bringing my boat out there.

It is a big lake and very beautiful but in the summer it is F'ng hot. Check the deck out for sun damage to the gelcoat.

 

[Rain Man]

SC 27 - careful of soggy decks but awesome boats of you can find one that is in good shape.

 

[Surfer7]

Check the deck out for sun damage to the gelcoat.

He's got the trailer tires covered though...

 

[Blackadder]

Find a J/27, you won't be sorry. Push the hoist up 3' and blow off everything.

 

[12 metre]

Thanks for all of the great ideas. Some more thoughts:

- I have a dry/trailer spot at my club and 25 is the limit on length, for now. 

- Monohull

- I have a near new Tohatsu 6hp long shaft to put to use, so outboard makes the most sense. 

- Prefer to have a designed spot for a porta-potty. 

- I'd put a furling jib on the next boat, as it will be singlehanded regularly.

Again, I know the O25 checked all my boxes. I imagine a Merit 25 would work well. As would others. 

Thanks again for the brainstorm.

Express 27, SC 27, and L28 are all good suggestions - except for the OP's 25 ft LOA limit.

 

[Blackadder]

You expect us to actually READ the request?

 

[Will1073]

I ain’t gonna dig for no stinkin’ additional details

 

[Will O'Haver]

Beneteau First 25 would be ideal if you can find one! 

 

[Grande Mastere Dreade]

Had a chance to sail one a couple of years ago in Punta Gorda, FL. There is a reason this little boat was one of Olin Stepehen's favorite designs. It flies when the wind gets over 10 knots and is built to take you just about anywhere you want to go. Since then, I have been looking for one in decent shape. The Richmond boat is priced fair considering its condition and sail inventory. Too bad it would cost a mint to move it to FL.

how much does a borrowing a pickup and a trailer really cost?  i know gas is a little high, but not that expensive..

 

[Grande Mastere Dreade]

don't know how old this listing is,  doesn't say..  but there's a phone number to check

http://elmoandbigsue.com/For_Sale/Olson25/Olson25.htm

 

[Guest]

Bull 7000? They rare as hens teeth as they are so fast you can’t catch them.