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Hurley 22. Just seen one advertised for about £4k. !971. Don't know anything else about it yet. Might this be a good boat to start with? Isle of Man (which is where the boat is) small family (eldest 12 youngest 3) daysailing possibly overnighting but unlikely to start with.

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Ian
 
In principle, yes. Tough as old boots, well designed and beautiful lines. Not too gung-ho or tippy for the kids but will look after you as well as any 22 footer if you get caught out by the weather.

However, with a boat this old it's going to be all about condition and how well she's been loved over the years - but I expect you know that.....

I think one of the West Scotland mob has one and no doubt he'll be along in due course. If I were looking for a small starter yot of a certain age, it'd either be this Hurley or a Corribbee.
 
Yes JHR I did know that the years of tlc or otherwise is important. I do have several pics but can't upload from work. Doesn't look too bad at first glance but I'll be doing a great deal of close looking if I think that I might go ahead. I quite like the look of her though.

Thanks for the comments.

Ian
 
Hurley 22

Lots of information here from the converted:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Hurleyowners/

and here

http://www.hurleyownersassociation.co.uk/

The next yacht up in the Hurley range, the 24/70 is also worth considering - in bilge or fin keel. It's only slightly longer and certainly no more difficult to sail but has standing headroom if you are of average height, separate heads and space for four overnight and an inboard engine.

Mark
 
And everything that I see raises a whole new set of questions. Isn't it great fun looking for a boat when you don't really know what you are looking for? I mean that it's a hoot. All I did was pop up to Ramsey to pick up a takeaway and spotted a boat for sale. Now I thinking about it's bigger sister which isn't for sale here. LAst tiem I bought a boat all I had to do was drive up and down beside the Thames calling in at the various boatyards and look at hundreds of boats. Now to look at anything off the Island I'll end up spending a fortune in travel and accommodation - didn't someone mention that already when I last asked a question? Still don't want to settle for the first thing that comes along just because it's handy to get to.

Thanks for the suggestions. Please keep them coming.
 
didn't someone post a pic of a very unloved (? abandoned) H22 a couple of months ago ? Aground against a wall on the IoM ?

I think the post was asking what a bystander could do to protect the owner's boat whilst he was away ?
 
Depending on condition, the Hurley 22 is an excellent starter boat.

My first boat was a 1968 bilge keel Hurley 22. It was strongly built and very stable. It hardly moved as you walked around on deck. Not the fastest boat of its size but it will look after you and your family in the worst of conditions. Several have crossed the Atlantic and I believe one has crossed the Pacific.

Accommodation is not up to modern standards but adequate. The cockpit is relatively large and comfortable which I think is more important in a boat of this size.

The hulls (at least the early ones) were built to Lloyds Register standards. Mine had a plate fixed inside and a Lloyds build certificate.
 
Dipper said:
The cockpit is relatively large and comfortable which I think is more important in a boat of this size.
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It has been established by practical experiment that an over-full cockpit party in a H22 results in the cockpit sole becoming awash... :)

I'm sure Dave will be along soon to explain their finer points. Fine sturdy wee boat IMHO.
 
Sorry to keep you all waiting ;-)

In my admittedly outrageously biased opinion the Hurley 22 is about the most boat you can get for the money and particularly suitable as a first boat being tough, capable and safe and surprisingly fast for her size in the right conditions.

As well as all the usual stuff there are a couple of specific issues to look out for.

There is a sheet of ply under the mast which is intended to spread the compression load but this becomes soggy over the decades and allows the coachroof to flex, making it impossible to tension the rig properly. Many boats will have had this fixed and in any event it need not be expensive or difficult - it cost me £30 for materials but I had a pal who wanted to try out his new tig welding gear.

The other potential issue is corrosion of the rudder tube, originally just galvanised mild steel. Again this is not expensive but is not an easy job, I believe. I haven't had this problem due to the foresight of a previous owner who fitted a grease nipple to the tube. A couple of squirts each season keeps the gap 'twixt stock and tube full of grease.

Boats from the early seventies were the prettiest IMO (Silkie is a '72) and will have a Lloyds plate. £4k seems to be the asking price regardless of condition but you'll soon know if you're looking at a good one.

HTH

Oh - nearly forgot the pic!


photo credit: Webcraft
 
they are indeed very pretty boats, and that's just a compelling pic to get out and sail rather than drive a desk !
 
Dave, I didn't expect to see you crop up here... Go on, show them a pic of her backside, it's gorgeous !

machurley22 said:
Sorry to keep you all waiting ;-)

In my admittedly outrageously biased opinion the Hurley 22 is about the most boat you can get for the money and particularly suitable as a first boat being tough, capable and safe and surprisingly fast for her size in the right conditions.

As well as all the usual stuff there are a couple of specific issues to look out for.

There is a sheet of ply under the mast which is intended to spread the compression load but this becomes soggy over the decades and allows the coachroof to flex, making it impossible to tension the rig properly. Many boats will have had this fixed and in any event it need not be expensive or difficult - it cost me £30 for materials but I had a pal who wanted to try out his new tig welding gear.

The other potential issue is corrosion of the rudder tube, originally just galvanised mild steel. Again this is not expensive but is not an easy job, I believe. I haven't had this problem due to the foresight of a previous owner who fitted a grease nipple to the tube. A couple of squirts each season keeps the gap 'twixt stock and tube full of grease.

Boats from the early seventies were the prettiest IMO (Silkie is a '72) and will have a Lloyds plate. £4k seems to be the asking price regardless of condition but you'll soon know if you're looking at a good one.

HTH

Oh - nearly forgot the pic!


photo credit: Webcraft
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H22's go for between 2.5 K and 5.5 K. They are pretty much bomb proof. Anything that breaks is easily fixed by a reasonably competent amateur DIY bod. If you get in a real jam in a marina a well placed boot will get you out of trouble but in all other respects they handle like a big yacht.

My first was a H22 and we sailed, me, wife son (7) and daughter (2) on the South coast.

Agree the 24 has loads more room but will set you back another 2 K or so.

Best of all she will inspire confidence when the going gets rough and you can sell her on for what you paid with reasonable tlc.
 
I've sailed Silkie.....

A lovely owner, boat is not shocking either.
You can back it out of a bberth on the spinnaker.

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Oh, and it also goes forward under spinnaker too. A very versastile machine I think you would agree.

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Magnificent cooking facilities too.

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Highly recommended. Great wee boat.
 
What sail number and name does the Hurley have? Our first boat on the Island was a 22 in 1975 and I'd love to hear what she's up to.
 
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