Another what boat thread...

[scruff]

I'm bored at work and pondering the next boat over a cup of tea....

If you were looking for a boat to meet the following criteria, does it exist?

1) Less than <31ft long. That's absolute max length permitted in the harbour, but average length of boats in situ is around the 26ft mark.
2) Able to dry out - so bilge or lifting keel. The deeper the draft, the shorter the sailing window per tide
3) Around £15k, As always less would be nice
4) Able to sail to Norway/Faroes/Azores in a modicum of comfort with two adults.

So far I can think of the Westerly Konsort, but what else would be worth a ponder on a slow Friday afternoon?

 

[Poignard]

A Twister with legs?

 

[matt1]

Hunter Ranger 265

 

[anoccasionalyachtsman]

For sailing pleasure, Seal 26 or 27.

 

[Kwik Decision]

To prove the old adage that people always recommend the boat they own (or owned, sold ours a few years ago), I'll throw the bilge keel Sadler 29 into the mix. Smaller inside than the Konsort, but better sailing.

 

[newtothis]

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a boatless man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of an Anderson 22.

 

[V1701]

I think you could get a Westerly Merlin for that money now if you like the aft cabin layout better. Or a Moody 27/29?

 

[scruff]

For sailing pleasure, Seal 26 or 27.

They meet the able to dry out criteria, but I get the impression I would want to cross the north sea in one

 

[scruff]

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a boatless man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of an Anderson 22.

Undoubtedly an able wee boat, but one of the ugliest wee boats to go with it. IMHO of course.

 

[V1701]

Undoubtedly an able wee boat, but one of the ugliest wee boats to go with it. IMHO of course.

The Buckler Ketch beats it by a country mile but we digress. The Sabre 27 has long struck me as offering a lot for what you can get one for...

 

[johnalison]

I can't see any of the boats mentioned as being able to sail to the Azores in comfort, even my old Sadler 29, though that was a fin. The Westerly Konsort probably comes nearest, even if it isn't the 'best' boat in all respects.

 

[E39mad]

Southerly 28
First 285 lifting keel version
Long shot but a bilge keel Westerly Tempest would be ideal if you find a desperate vendor or don't mind a lot of tlc
Leisure 29
Hunter Horizon 27
MGC27 with rare lifting keel (needs legs through) think there was one or two bilge keelers - great sailing boat

 

[newtothis]

Undoubtedly an able wee boat, but one of the ugliest wee boats to go with it. IMHO of course.

You better duck 'n' cover when Seajet gets to this thread.

 

[steve yates]

Westerly Berwick?

Is a seadog a bilge keeler? If so that could be a contender.

 

[JumbleDuck]

So far I can think of the Westerly Konsort, but what else would be worth a ponder on a slow Friday afternoon?

A Frances 26 with legs.

 

[JumbleDuck]

Undoubtedly an able wee boat, but one of the ugliest wee boats to go with it. IMHO of course.

The Hunter 701 also has cabin windows like Margaret Thatcher's eyes, and adds a coachroof like Lieutenant Worf's forehead. Not a happy combination.

 

[ithet]

I think you could get a Westerly Merlin for that money now if you like the aft cabin layout better. Or a Moody 27/29?

I will follow the 'recommend the boat I used to have' option - Moody 28 twin keel, more modern than 27/29 very similar layout to Merlin.

 

[Seajet]

The unenlightened can feel free to get knotted - clearly Scruff hasn't seen an Anderson up close, especially the hull shape - I expect too far ahead of him

Meanwhile for the OP I was going to suggest the Trapper 500/ 501 twin keeler, a good boat and rather a well kept secret.

The Westerly Centaur is a good boat too, versatile and goes well in the hands of someone who knows what they're doing.

 

[newtothis]

The unenlightened can feel free to get knotted - clearly Scruff hasn't seen an Anderson up close, especially the hull shape - I expect too far ahead of him

Meanwhile for the OP...

They are one in the same. You have given advice to an apostate.

 

[Seajet]

He's welcome to my advice but leave our prostates out of this