Small twenty foot ish all weather sailing boats any names?

[langstonelayabout]

If we're coming up with a list, before knowing more detailed requirements, I feel we need to add the Anderson 22.

+1 for the Anderson 22. And also I’ll recommend the E-Boat, of which I’ve recently seen a couple of very good examples for sale recently.

 

[38mess]

A centaur would be pretty hard to beat, always one for sale somewhere

 

[eddystone]

Flying Fifteen. Run rings round any of the other suggestions.

Well if you really want to go full Frank Dye mode, a Wayfarer (roomier cockpit than a F15)

 

[ridgy]

Surprised that nobody has mentioned Don's latest invention which matches the criteria perfectly:

https://www.classglobe580.com/

Why buy a sturdy old boat for 2k when you can spend 5 months of your life and 30k building a new one.

 

[LONG_KEELER]

Well if you really want to go full Frank Dye mode, a Wayfarer (roomier cockpit than a F15)

Bit too big really.

This lad cross channelled an Optimist dinghy.

French boy, 12, makes record English Channel crossing

 

[Birdseye]

Funny - not a single suggestion for a French boat...!

First 21.1, First 25 etc
Ecume de Mer
Kelt

It wasn't by accident that Bénéteau and Jeanneau became the world's largest boat builders.

No - it was by state support rather like Bavaria - and non tarriff barriers. You'll be telling us next that Renault survived on merit at a time when they made even BL look upmarket and reliable.
The French fight their corner and fight to win. Good for them.

 

[Birdseye]

Looking at,dreaming about bounding across the sea in safe seaworthy and weatherly small sailing boat,any names to conjour with?

Seaworthy? Size really does matter in this area

 

[wombat88]

Has anyone mentioned the Jaguar 21?

 

[[163233]]

Lots of these boats are good for hermits, but if you were to hope for company, maybe a Vancouver 27..

 

[Topcat47]

Don't ignore the Seal 22. Look out for "Shrimpy" (the book) it's a great read and you'll see that almost anything has great potential.

 

[Topcat47]

If you're budget is big enough for aVancouver 27, look at a Nicholson 26 and save yourself a few bob. (guess what I have.....)

 

[Wansworth]

If you're budget is big enough for aVancouver 27, look at a Nicholson 26 and save yourself a few bob. (guess what I have.....)

Looked at a nic 26 years ago,great boats,bomb proof and the toilet arrangement is very good in a small boat

 

[doug748]

This looks an excellent buy:

Nicholson 26 Used Boat for Sale 1969 | TheYachtMarket

However it's a long way from the 20 foot ish of the original post.

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[convex]

Can you define what you mean by "all weather"?

I think the topic's devolved pretty much to just a "good boat" thread.

When you write, "all weather", I think of being able to sit out if not a storm then, at least, a full on gale and rain. A lot of the boats mentioned are going to require a lot of fixing up to face that. Therefore, attributes I'd be looking for are stuff like; properly sealing hatches, well drained or open cockpits, high bridgedecks, separate/sealed engine compartments, good ability at heaving to, good ratios etc.

Others might argue a goodly sized doghouse to keep you sailing while it gets wet (in which case, you're pretty much stuck with a Colvic Watson).

All or any of those within 20' with good sailing, and especially headroom, is going to be a hard call, so where is your compromise point?

I would not be ashamed to have a Colvic Watson,. You'll find its "Boaty McBoatface" looks will draw attention and make you friends faster than something worth 10 times as much. The 23 will give you a lot more room though.

 

[Bajansailor]

Susan Smillie lives onboard her Nicholson 26 -
Setting sail: one woman's year alone at sea

‘I live alone at sea. Here's how to be happy in isolation’

 

[[163233]]

This looks an excellent buy:

Nicholson 26 Used Boat for Sale 1969 | TheYachtMarket

However it's a long way from the 20 foot ish of the original post.

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Well, 6 foot, and the first response went up to 5.

 

[Zagato]

This looks an excellent buy:

Nicholson 26 Used Boat for Sale 1969 | TheYachtMarket

However it's a long way from the 20 foot ish of the original post.

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Near double the weight of an IF Boat or Contessa 26

Marieholm International Folkboat. 4740Ib. (Better comparison) Marieholm 26. 5511Ib

Contessa 26. 5400Ib

Nicholson 26. 10280Ib

 

[convex]

Can we recoup back to the original question, as it's something I'm interested in too?

Does the original poster also have a specific use or budget in mind? Is self-built out?

Various Trekka 20s have also done much bravery journeys than I'd even consider, although, in fairness, those that have were generally beefed up builds.

 

[Topcat47]

This looks an excellent buy:

Nicholson 26 Used Boat for Sale 1969 | TheYachtMarket

However it's a long way from the 20 foot ish of the original post.

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Albin has some serious miles under her keel, including a trip to the Faroes. She looks Great, too. I suspect her interior is non standard.

 

[convex]

Note the natty fold up submarine/railway carriage sink in photo 8, but a long way away from the original question.