So I'm realising my limited yacht budget. So im back to trailer sailers for use within the sandy straights/ inside fraser. I came across a 6m young. Mr Google tells me its a ply boat with water ballast that sails reasonably well. I believe they are mostly home made but the seller is telling me its made by jim young trailer yachts. Anybody know if this is e en possible. Should i just stick to fiberglass/ reputable build so you could one day sell it. http://www.boatpoint.com.au/boats-for-sale/private/used/SSE-AD-4794038/1995-YOUNG-TRAILER-SAILER/?cr=3&psq=%28%28Make%3D%5BYOUNG%5D%26%28%28%28SiloType%3D%5BDealer%20used%20boats%5D%7CSiloType%3D%5BDealer%20new%20boats%5D%29%7CSiloType%3D%5BPrivate%20used%20boats%5D%29%7CSiloType%3D%5BDemo%20and%20near%20new%20boats%5D%29%29%26Service%3D%5BBoatsales%5D%29&pso=0&pss=Premium
great boats punch well above their weight the water ballast and firm chines aft makes them very light to trail with still good stability
I crewed on one for a season. Nice little boat. Good upwind with some ballast on the rail and fast off the wind. Easy to rig and easy on the ramp. The owner of the one I sailed on was about 75 and he his still sailing it now in his eighties!
I'm fairly certain his was a professionally built Dynel epoxy over ply with 2 pot paint. Make sure you ensure the water ballast is full before sailing! Smart arse hotshot young bloke in the club took it for a spin while we had lunch. Hauled up the spinnaker and over she went in about 5 knots of wind. They right fairly easy.
I would not worry about resale in any yacht these days. You will get your monies worth.
Thanks for everyones replys. I think it warrents further investigation. Might have to get in the vlcae and drive down and have a look.
