Recent content by amuges

Hi all - I bought a SHE 33 about 2 months ago. I know she's Sparkman Stephens designed and South Hants Engineering built in 1979 - I also know from 2 month experience that she sails amazingly well (but most people seem to say that about their own boats) I'm not finding a great deal of...

Good advice, I'll try that, thanks!

Hi all - I just bought a SHE 33, she has a 3 year old Yanmar 3M30 but won't rev above 2800 (not lacking in thrust though) I've spoken to an engineer who said she's probably over propped - I suspect the prop was not changed when the engine was replaced three years ago. The old engine was only...

Since everyone has been kind enough to put forward various points of view, I would like to say thanks to everyone and let anyone who is interested know that the outcome of this is I've decided to try and buy a She I've found. Some of the advice you've all given has been very useful, so thanks.

Guys, I've been sailing for over 40 years, racing, cruising, dinghy's and big boats - I'm not a complete novice but I do know that the man who thinks he knows everything is a fool! I'm open to any, and all advice and experience. I am aware that my selection criteria might seem 'wide' but it's...

well.... thanks again for all your comments, thoughts, advice and ideas... I've lined up 4 Nicholson's, a She 33 and a Centurion 32 to visit on Wednesday. I also visited a Feeling 356 fixed keel yesterday (very different from the other's I'm looking at I know, but I was attracted by the...

... a wine cellar?! ... that could be the selling point that wins the debate! :)

Nice! I found a She 33 in Chichester, looks pretty nice so I might have to go and have a look - thanks for the idea

Hi JCP - did you buy the Scampi in the end and if so, how are you finding her? If not, why didn't you go ahead with the purchase? Thanks :)

Well thank you everyone, far more information and opinions than I'd dared hope for! I have read everything and pretty much decided I'm walking away from this one, I'm not a shipwright and I want to go sailing this season - and as someone pointed out, there are a lot of alternative boats. I'm...

Wow! stunning - looks like you have done an amazing job - interestingly, I'm hoping to view a Centurion next week, I know very little about them but the broker I know recommended her based on my requirements.

OK - thanks all for you comments The reason for three surveyors was that I had three numbers, I called all three and only got through to one, I then received a call back from the one who told me about the stress issues. I am also pretty surprised that a boat as tough as the Co32 would suffer...

Hi all, I've spend hours reading posts on this forum but this is my first post so please forgive rookie errors! I am looking for some help, advice and experience regarding the kinds of structural damage a Contessa 32 might suffer due to stress. I'm trying to buy a boat, after a lot of...