Cfigio Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 As someone looking for my first cat, I was pretty keen on getting a Mari, but have been offered a wooden Taipan. Now it sounds good, but did see one comment in the Taipan forum regarding the cost of upkeep. Religious wars aside, it a Mari that much cheeper to own? Or was it just a friendly jab which I've missunderstood? C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humungus Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 I sell boats for a living and I can tell you for a fact that any plywood boat no matter what type is going to be high maintanance. If you havn't got the time to look after her. Leave her on the shelf. The fibreglass boats of any type cost more to purchase but next to nothing in time and money to maintain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cfigio Posted October 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Ahhh, that sounds like good advice. I'll pass on the taipan in question. I'm still interested in general comments on the cost of running a Mari against a Taipan, assuming fiberglass hulls all around. C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humungus Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 The upkeep on both boats would be the same. Sails, tramps and halyads are the main expences. The Taipan is a bigger boat and takes up more room to store but they are faster than a maricat. The Maricat fleets are building up again so the compertition is fresh and keen. One big advantage of a maricat over a taipam is they are almost indistructable and cheap to buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warbird Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 Taipan is way more baot but if it is ply it is way more worry. IF you are sailing for fun get the Mari for sure as all you need is a tramp cover for peace of mind. With a wooden boat you need to move it into your bedroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korwich Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 I went from a wooden cherub to a Mari, with the cerub it was sand and varnish every spring, sand paint or varnish after most outings as you would invariably either scratch the bottom or ding the boat (read punch a hole thru the hull) hose off all the salt after sailing, make sure the boat is stored dry to prevent rot (did'nt,) just too much work even for someone that grew up with plywood boats. I promised myself that the next boat would be fibreglass and would'nt need bailing out after a capsise. Result a Maricat. The mari is nearly bullet proof, bit of a hose after sailing, leave in the driveway over winter, just take the tramp off, no worries. Unless you are a good carpenter or cabinetmaker take the mari. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korwich Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 Me again, just brought a 2nd Mari from out west (orange) they are selling them pretty cheap out there ie winter, no water in the dams etc, Mark 2, registered trailer. Good deals are out there, if you are patient. This one had been sitting in a paddock for 2 years in the open, needs a new tramp, mouse damage to the jib, but otherwise fairly good, would'nt be the same story for a plywood boat in the same storage conditions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmessee Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 How can a mouse damage a jib??? Mine just glides over the mouse pad and left and right clicks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darcy1945 Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 Go for any of the 14' production cats, I have found that maris are easiest to find 2nd hand parts for and currently hav e the strongest fleets, seek advice when you have a boat in mind. Prices range from $500 to $8000 second hand, (8,500 will buy the current Aust Champ foam Mari). They all have different faults to be aware of Ph (02) 43591729 any time if you have any questions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryK1200LT Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 I'm on my second Maricat. Their a great little boat, sail well, are very forgiving, and are cheap as chips to run. (IMHO) It also depends on what you want to do with your boat (race or just sail just for the fun of it?) My first Mari cost me $750, and I spent probably another $600 on it to get it in great order. My current Mari cost my $1,100, and I have so far spent another $160 replacing the rigging, and it's currently in having the rear chainplate anchor points re glassed which I'm told will cost me another $250. Any of teh 14 foot production boats will do if your just going to sail for fun, but don't get a wooden boat. Too much work, too many hassles. Cheers Barry [This message has been edited by BarryK1200LT (edited 17 July 2007).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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