So, there's a guy here in town that has a used 21 for sale, on a trailer. I'm not sure if I should even consider this boat.
I have a (please don't laugh!) Sunfish that I've been learning to sail on for two years and want to get a small cruiser as my first "big girls" boat. Not sure if this one is even worth considering...
On the plus side, the hull from the waterline down looks good. I don't see any signs of damage, don't feel any soft spots, no cracking, etc. Above the water line, she's been stored outside and is filthy.
The teak is very weathered - gray, grain is risen, hasn't been taken care of. The trim doesn't feel soft, I THINK I might be able to get it back into shape.
The cabin is filthy but I'm not afraid of a little dirt and work to get it back into shape.
What scares me is the keel. it's badly rusted. At what point is a keep no longer fixable? I should have taken pictures. from what I can see of the keel, it has eroded (corroded?) in many places at least 1/4" deep. If the keel needs to be replaced, is this even an option or is it time to look at a different boat.
I'm really liking the idea of a swing keel as I can trailer/store it much more easily than a fixed keel. I like the size as I feel that this size boat is something that I can handle on my own and learn on.