Best small boat for 2 people? MK 2

[chockswahay]

Quite a while back I asked a advice regarding choice of boat to buy. On that occasion I said 27 ft or so, long keel, lines led back, traditional style etc.....

Now then, what would you say if I said how about a good seaworthy boat under 30 ft under 30 years old..............strong.........sea kindly.........simple..........tiller........go anywhere.....under £30000?

I like the idea of long keel for stability etc but like fin keel (fin and skeg?) for speed.

Needs to be capable of going off shore, mostly West coast of Scotland.

Everyone has an opinion, care to share?

Chox

 

[Norman_E]

For a long keel boat, a Vancouver 27? Definitely ticks the strong and seaworthy boxes.

 

[chockswahay]

For a long keel boat, a Vancouver 27? Definitely ticks the strong and seaworthy boxes.

On my short list.................but..........anything a bit faster?

 

[FullCircle]

Someone will be along to say: Albin Vega.

At least 2 that I know of on the West Coast, both Forumites.

 

[yoda]

Quite a while back I asked a advice regarding choice of boat to buy. On that occasion I said 27 ft or so, long keel, lines led back, traditional style etc.....

Now then, what would you say if I said how about a good seaworthy boat under 30 ft under 30 years old..............strong.........sea kindly.........simple..........tiller........go anywhere.....under £30000?

I like the idea of long keel for stability etc but like fin keel (fin and skeg?) for speed.

Needs to be capable of going off shore, mostly West coast of Scotland.

Everyone has an opinion, care to share?

Chox

Why under 30 years old? Boats from about 64 - 82 include some excellent examples and could leave you with a lot of change to ensure you have all the things you want along with the boat.

yoda

 

[Twister_Ken]

http://www.yachtsnet.co.uk/archives/hustler-30/hustler-30.htm

 

[Seajet]

Marieholm 26 or ( slightly less chunky ) International Folk Boat; but there are loads of boats you could choose depending on how you want to do it; efficient & fast but wet, or relatively less efficient but a bit more comfortable & drier ( relatively ).

 

[underdog]

Best boat for 2 people? Mk2

This has proved perfect for 2 people. An Artekno H-323
Loa 32.3 ft width 8'4" depth 4"8" weight 3.1 ton
Self tacking jib
Irc .889 : a Bandit
If this is too long I suggest a Hanse 291

 

[saltylegs]

if it has to be under 30" what about a sigma 292 but we all know it should be a sigma 33 cruiser or OOD of coursse I am not biased just check my profile
plus you will have a LOT of change from 30K and you will have a great sailing boat.

 

[Lakesailor]

Someone will be along to say: Albin Vega.

At least 2 that I know of on the West Coast, both Forumites.

How are your credentials on Global warming?

 

[nathanglasgow]

PM sent

 

[Kelpie]

Someone will be along to say: Albin Vega.

At least 2 that I know of on the West Coast, both Forumites.

Vegas are good all-rounders, and you could get about four of them for £30k!

 

[wklein]

Excalibur 36? Long fin keel spade rudder, great offshore design and reasonably quick. Bit older than you said but everything will have been changed in that time. £26k asking and in Scotland already.

http://www.westcoastyachting.co.uk/brokerage/spingo/index.html

 

[Seajet]

Excaliburs are spiffing boats, apart from the point the OP asked for boats under 30' and less than 30 years old...

 

[Evadne]

Under 30 years old excludes the Elizabethans as well, which is a shame as you are describing the 29 and 30 otherwise: 29 (long keel, think 'stretched folkboat', goes well in a blow), 30 (fin and skeg, bigger, faster) and 31 (long keel, slower but bomb proof).

 

[wklein]

Excaliburs are spiffing boats, apart from the point the OP asked for boats under 30' and less than 30 years old...

I know just love my excalibur is all. Why not go bigger though, you guys don't pay much for mooring up there.

 

[Seajet]

I know just love my excalibur is all. Why not go bigger though, you guys don't pay much for mooring up there.

wklein,

I agree Excaliburs are lovely boats and I admire their build quality, but the kit ( rig, sails, engine ) is probably twice the price of that for a 30' boat ?!

 

[ianat182]

The Halmatic 30 is my choice and one for sale on www.yachtsnet at £26.5K. Ticks all the boxes including long keel and interior and no slouch when racing; one of these is on a very short list when I win the lottery.....!

ianat182

 

[wklein]

wklein,

I agree Excaliburs are lovely boats and I admire their build quality, but the kit ( rig, sails, engine ) is probably twice the price of that for a 30' boat ?!

And this one has been converted to wheel steering at some point. Not looking good is it?

30k is a lot for a 28-30ft boat.

How about trintella 29

http://www.yachtworld.co.uk/boats/1969/Trintella-29-2237304/United-Kingdom

Still too old but everything else OK.

 

[Lakesailor]

I forgot what this was, it was for sale on Windermere and was about £25K and I think was 32ft.
A beautiful boat.