Best cheap 2x knot racer ... for cruising ?

[Judders]

I didn't mean to delete my post about a JOD.

Probably won't do 20kts too easily but it's a lot of boat for the money.

A lot of Jeanneaus are utter crap but they do know how to make a good single hander.

 

[mrming]

Here's a tidy looking Whitbread 30 asking just under £20k:
http://www.networkyachtbrokers.co.uk/boats_for_sale/Whitbread_30-1011030.html

Shame the water ballast system has been taken out as that would be ideal for the OP's purposes.

 

[Boo2]

Shame the water ballast system has been taken out as that would be ideal for the OP's purposes.

A water ballast system is just two tanks connected by a hose and a valve though, presumably ? Not to hard to refit if so. As a matter of interest, are the contents normall transferred by gravity before tacking, or is it pumped after the tack ?

Boo2

 

[bbg]

By gravity before tacking. But first make sure you easy the traveler and jib a bit, maybe bear away a few degrees. Then transfer the ballast, then tack.

 

[TallBuoy]

By gravity before tacking. But first make sure you easy the traveler and jib a bit, maybe bear away a few degrees. Then transfer the ballast, then tack.

So what will it be like without the ballast ?

 

[DFL1010]

So what will it be like without the ballast ?

Lighter.

 

[mrming]

So what will it be like without the ballast ?

We never used the ballast IIRC. But then we had crew. For short handing it would be a good idea.

 

[Keen_Ed]

To answer your question, I think flaming is right: a Figaro 1 would fit your bill. Probably mine too.

http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1991/Beneteau-Figaro-1-2905302/Locmiquelic/France#.Vl9hLIQwffg

Probably all ridden hard and put away wet.

 

[Keen_Ed]

A water ballast system is just two tanks connected by a hose and a valve though, presumably ? Not to hard to refit if so. As a matter of interest, are the contents normall transferred by gravity before tacking, or is it pumped after the tack ?

Boo2

Have to be a bit careful about structure. Lot of weight to support. Which is kind of the point.

 

[Keen_Ed]

And I can't quite find it right now, but somewhere on the web is a very tired old Corby, which was John's first boat and was built to go under an Ultra 30 rig. Went like stink but rated horribly. Last I saw it was being practically given away.

http://www.corby-yachts.com/skytrain-and-waveplane.html

 

[TallBuoy]

Lighter.

thanks - I feel enlightened myself !

 

[PeteCooper]

This is quick and cheap:

http://www.blur.se/2009/03/24/corby-35-joyride-5000/

 

[Boo2]

This is quick and cheap:

http://www.blur.se/2009/03/24/corby-35-joyride-5000/

Hmmm :

The current owner however is finding it difficult to maintain minimum crews of 5-8 to race and as the boat is an “Extreme Open Racer” it must be crewed by professionals.

Not really what I'm looking for...

...of all the boats posted the Whitbread 30 looks like the best bet, but as I said, just a daydream at this time.

Thanks to all who replied,

Boo2

 

[TallBuoy]

Hmmm :


Not really what I'm looking for...

...of all the boats posted the Whitbread 30 looks like the best bet, but as I said, just a daydream at this time.

Thanks to all who replied,

Boo2

You've got me interested in them, too, and I have wasted half the afternoon googling!! I now know that they are not all the same, the one in Plymouth is a South African design and built, and while cheap may not be as competitive.

 

[FullCircle]

Might I throw in Julian Everitt's Channel 36? Last one I saw for sale was about £25k?

http://www.europ-yachting.com/channel-36-voilier-performant-d-occasion-SLOOP23079AA.html

 

[sailorman]

Hmmm :


Not really what I'm looking for...

...of all the boats posted the Whitbread 30 looks like the best bet, but as I said, just a daydream at this time.

Thanks to all who replied,

Boo2

Dont double up on tankage :encouragement: