I have 5000 pounds to spend what boat do i buy,its got to be able to carry myself and my son for coastal sailing maybe to france. we do not want the modcons just an able sea boat. pref a bk,2 bunks cooker heads chart table. Thanks Russell
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I am sure many people here will have suggestions for you , I would be happy to put in my two cents worth, but I must plead ignorance, I have no idea the value of a pound in relation to a dollar, I am fimiliar with piasters , and candaian currency , can u help us out here >? Regards Mike Bacome
I am sure many people here will have suggestions for you , I would be happy to put in my two cents worth, but I must plead ignorance, I have no idea the value of a pound in relation to a dollar, I am fimiliar with piasters , and candaian currency , can u help us out here >? Regards Mike Bacome
Try the newsgroup uk.rec.sailing
One or two years ago there was a thread on the uk.rec.sailing newsgroup about the minimum cost of buying and outfitting a small offshore-ready sailing vessel. Several people argued convincingly that US $ 15,000 could be enough. If they are right, your $ 7,500 (plus quite a bit of elbow grease and sweat equity) may not be completely out of line for a coastal cruiser. However, when talking about crossing over to France (i.e. crossing the busiest waterway in the world, where some big ferries fly at 40+ knot) you will need some of that fancy "modcon" stuff that you would like to do without. Perhaps you can rent it ?. Success! Flying Dutchman
One or two years ago there was a thread on the uk.rec.sailing newsgroup about the minimum cost of buying and outfitting a small offshore-ready sailing vessel. Several people argued convincingly that US $ 15,000 could be enough. If they are right, your $ 7,500 (plus quite a bit of elbow grease and sweat equity) may not be completely out of line for a coastal cruiser. However, when talking about crossing over to France (i.e. crossing the busiest waterway in the world, where some big ferries fly at 40+ knot) you will need some of that fancy "modcon" stuff that you would like to do without. Perhaps you can rent it ?. Success! Flying Dutchman
Get a decent radar reflector!
No joke, Flying Dutchman's comments make a lot of sense. At the speeds that hovercraft and hyrofoils travel, you want to be positive that they can see you. As far as the 5000 pound boat goes...my neighor at my old marina had a 23 or 24 foot Westerly which he said was made in the UK. I believe he paid about $5000 for it here. It had twin keels (always good if you have a large tidal range), an inboard gas engine with electric start, tiller steering, a solid rig and a surprising amount of room below deck. It was not as light or as fast as my H23 but if I were cruising in and around the English Channel, that's the kind of boat I would consider. Spending a Saturday or two walking around on the quays looking at boats and talking to owners may help too. Good luck. Peter S/V Raven
No joke, Flying Dutchman's comments make a lot of sense. At the speeds that hovercraft and hyrofoils travel, you want to be positive that they can see you. As far as the 5000 pound boat goes...my neighor at my old marina had a 23 or 24 foot Westerly which he said was made in the UK. I believe he paid about $5000 for it here. It had twin keels (always good if you have a large tidal range), an inboard gas engine with electric start, tiller steering, a solid rig and a surprising amount of room below deck. It was not as light or as fast as my H23 but if I were cruising in and around the English Channel, that's the kind of boat I would consider. Spending a Saturday or two walking around on the quays looking at boats and talking to owners may help too. Good luck. Peter S/V Raven
If you are going to buy it in the US...
...(which I can't believe) and ship it to the UK--how about a Westerly twin-keel. I see one for sale cheap about every three months. Don't know how they got here, doubt they were sold here but also doubt they were shipped here. They are also in so-so shape, so they are usually cheap. Good luck!
...(which I can't believe) and ship it to the UK--how about a Westerly twin-keel. I see one for sale cheap about every three months. Don't know how they got here, doubt they were sold here but also doubt they were shipped here. They are also in so-so shape, so they are usually cheap. Good luck!
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