BARBARY KETCH

[Tam]

Tried the other forums for advice about sailing characteristics of above,but have had no response.Maybe better luck this time! I am looking at one with a view to long term cruising home.Would appreciate ANY info including any likely probs with this type,if known. PLEASE!

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[Skookumchuk]

I owned a Barbary Ketch for three years and loved her. To my mind it is the perfect seaworthy 50/50 motorsailor. Sails very well and the divided rig is great for solo sailing or couple who are not gorillas. Good layout which works very well for longer periods aboard.

The only problem we had with the boat was leaks around the cabin window glass which on our boat were sliding - I would replace these with hinged or fixed ports.

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