How cheap can one buy a new sailboat — and from where?
A small used one for under $2,000. But the range could easily go up over $50,000. There are some good listings here for used ones: http://www.sailboatlistings.com/ And for new ones in your area, try here: http://www.sailtime.com/location/?l=boston Also here: http://www.newboats.com/boat_search.do?browse=2 If you’re a beginner, though, you should read this advice from About.com: When beginners start sailing, it’s not uncommon for them to begin wondering how quickly they, too, can become boat owners. This is perfectly understandable. Caught up in the bliss of a new love, we often strive to bind ourselves as closely as possible to him, her or, in this case, it. More than one new sailor has bought the first sailboat that looked even remo