I'm VERY sorry to tell you all that earlier today, I decided on a J29 here in Cleveland.
I struggled with it quite a bit, because there are things about the J30 that I like quite a bit more. It all came down to $$. I was able to get a bone-dry J29 for $7,000. I spent $500 on 3 used (but REAL nice sails) and I'm about in the water. The only thing I need to really repair is the rudder.
So at the end of the day, I'll have to put quite a bit of elbow-grease into this one, but I'll be in the water for under $9K, and have a hell of a racer/cruiser.
Who knows...in a year I might be able to sell it for more, and get the J30 that I had my eye on.
Thanks SO much to everyone that sent me messages and PM'd me. It's appreciated.
Don't be sorry_.more so be proud. The J/29 is a great boat, and a boat that can actually sail and sail well. Congrat's on the new boat and enjoy it.
