Baba 35

[gallatin1988]

HI All,

Next weekend my gf and I are travelling down to Houston to look at a Baba 35. I have sailed a fair amount but never owned a boat. I am relatively handy and good at teaching myself.

Here is a link to the brokers ad (Mods: if its not cool direct links to either broker or yachtworld ads please delete):

http://tinyurl.com/yb7qnwqm

Do any members have insights or experiences with this particular boat or about the line in general? Strengths or weakness? Things to consider about boats of this type or vintage? I've done a fair amount research online recently and have seen articles in sailing.com, bluewaterboats.com, some threads on SSCA, etc

I've always been keen on boats fo this type (except for all the teak on this particular one; proportedly there were some built without all the teak). I would think very seriously about stripping all finish off and letting the teak be natural (but htat's the topic for another thread).

It is in my price range and talking to the broker leaves me with no doubt that the current owner is open to negotations which would leave me money for a refit. My total budget for this project is is approx. $75,000.

Any and all input and insights are very much appreciated

Thanks, Sam