If it has a good roller furler, which it very well might, and the sails are in good condition, and a trailer sailer is what you are looking for, I wouldn't hesitate to check it out. It may be a slightly higher economic stretch, but that's what you have to work hard for! The price on this model seems like it might be a little high, but if it is well cared for, the trailer is in good shape and the outboard is new or also very well maintained, it could be a bargain. Why do you want to limit yourself to relatively sheltered waters and lakes when you have such tremendous cruising grounds in your back yard? If it was me, I'd look for a larger, fixed keel boat, that would make me feel far more secure in the cold, open waters that you have up there in Maine. If you look at my boat, you could be thinking that you are looking at a late model Precision, which says something about the timeless design (and the fact that Precisions are designed by Jim Taylor)! Personally, I think you are making a mistake by looking at trailer sailers, being from Maine. I can't think of anything that I would have to go back to Wellcraft for. In my opinion, these boats were very well designed for performance and very well made with quality components. This is an indication of the quality components that went into the boat. For instance, all the hardware on our boat is Schaefer.
All our components are easily replaceable with current name brands that you can buy at any well-stocked marine supplier. Check out this link for more information. We bought a 1984 Starwind 27 two years ago and we are very happy with the boat. If the one you are looking at was made in 1986, it was probably made by Rebel Industries. These include the entries from Sabre (as a sailor from Maine, this should get your attention ). In the early eighties, these boats were made by Wellcraft. As a quick note, he is known for designing more "Boat of the Year" winners than any other designer, for whatever that is worth. The Starwind 19 was designed by Jim Taylor and if you question his credentials, take a look at this link. Can the Starwind 190 work for me?ĭon't be put off by the previous comments. My top choices, a Marshall 17 or a Cape Dory Typhoon, are scarce and expensive. So while I want a boat small enough to tow easily and good for single-handed sailing, I also want a good sailor that doesn't feel like a balsa-wood model in the waves. of trailer) that I don't want to kill by dragging a barge. And the biggest car I have is a VW van (capable of 5,000 lbs. I need more boat! Ļut while I'd love a traditional boat, I need one I can tow, set up alone and sail single-handed. Sailing the coast with my faithful old Zuma can get a little hairy. Winds can go from whispers to gales, the coast has nice big rocks and the tides and currents are challenging. It is no surprise that traditional boats like Cape Dorys are popular. Maine is a great place to sail, but challenging. I race weekly on Lasers but have long wanted a trailer-sailor that won't keep tossing me in the drink like my laser or my old Zuma daysailor. I live in Maine and have access to both lake and coastal sailing. But before I even stop by, I want some clues on whether this is the boat for me. Given that this is a dealer, I figure that price is high and negotiable.
A boatyard nearby has an '86 Starwind 190 with trailer and Johnson outboard for $4,000.
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