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jedi
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Initially Posted - 09/06/2005 :  11:50:20  Show Profile
I am a newbie to sailing but was able to go out on a 50' Juneau on Labor Day, I fell in love with being out on the SF Bay and am determined to sail. I have found several Cat 25's that are reasonably priced for someone in my financial condition (30 years old with a stay at home wife and a 19 month old son). Although I will probably primarily sail in the Delta, I want a boat that is up to the rigors of the SF Bay. Will this boat do the trick?
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mashedcat
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Response Posted - 09/06/2005 :  13:12:34  Show Profile
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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 09/06/2005 :  14:03:04  Show Profile
C25 on SF Bay? Certainly... lots of them out there.
They work just fine given a little common sense and a pinch of prudence.

There are areas of the Bay (like the slot) you'll want to avoid on certain tide/wind combinations due to the vertical chop that builds there. That said, on bad days those areas will be nasty on a 40'er too. Pick another spot to sail with conditions suited to your boat and skill level... SF Bay offers a lot of different conditions on the same day.

Pointers for somebody new to sailing.

Sail as much as you can with experienced skipper/crew and/or take a sailing course.
Be especially mindful of ship traffic, know the nav markers and rules of the road.
When getting started, reef early and often. (heck,that's always good advice)
Keep your rig in good shape. Most of the troubles out there are due to gear failures.

Comfortable life jackets, flares, safety harness, VHF radio, radar reflector, XL shaft motor, depthsounder... are all essentials in your venue. GPS/chartplotter is nearly essential for staying out of the mud.

IMHO: If you're spending time up in the Delta, a swinger is really nice. Think of it as a 1700 lb curb feeler. Deeper draft boats spend lots of time stuck in the mud up there.
(My C25 swinger came from the delta).

When you get serious about buying a particular boat find experienced help to look her over or hire a professional surveyor. There can be 'budget-breaker' problems hidden in any boat that you don't want to be surprised by. Keeping a sailboat in gas is (relatively) cheap... new sails, rigging, structural repairs aren't.
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jwilliams
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Response Posted - 09/06/2005 :  16:08:11  Show Profile
Hi Jedi,

Both my Buddy Paul and I singlehand a lot all over the bay. We both have C25's. Last year during the Tall Ships visit we were out in the slot (between Alcatraz and Angel Island) with winds at 35, gusts to 45, trying to position for good pictures. It was a bit bouncy, but with double reefs in the main and a small jib, manageable. Wet Gear is advised.

I second what ClamBeach says about the conditions being varied on the same day, depending on where you are. Also, learn to sail well and use prudence in equipping and maintaining your boat.

If you are interested in a ride, give me a call. Hey Jude is in Brisbane Marina. 650-888-0276.

Jim Williams
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