Best value 32-36ft yacht; under £30k; to get around GB & Ireland this summ

Kelpie said:
That looks like an ex Isle of Skye Yachts charter boat- I wonder what it's doing down there? Seems quite keenly priced.
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I had a look at her a few months ago. There's a few knocks and scrapes, and she does smell a bit diesely down below (looked like an easily fixed leak in the engine room) but it's a lot of boat for your money.

Surely if all you are doing is going round the UK, the newest, roomiest BenJenBav is the right answer? You want newness, room, comfort, predictable performance, reliability and some privacy/comfort for guests above outright seaworthiness or performance IMHO.
 
As mentioned earlier by capnsensible, a Moody 33 mk2 would be a good choice, you should get a reasonable one for 20k or under. The mk2 is better than the mk1 in my opinion, both have a rear cabin accessed from the cockpit, no walkthro' - I'm biased as I do have a mk2. Try and get one with a replacement engine, recent rigging etc - a cockpit tent would also be very useful when it gets wet and cold in Scotland!
 
Spyro said:
There's always one. :):)
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I know, I surprised myself!

But (and I'm assuming) this is said youngish first boat, it's going to get a bit of abuse during the trip, why do it in a run down AWB that they've stretched their budget for when they could bash a sorted but cheaper boat and still get a good chunk of their money back.

Once they've done the trip, put the money into a "blue water boat" that they can take their time sorting out once they know the craic. Something is telling me they round the UK won't be enough.

Dylan does make sense when he talks about it.
 
I think Dylan wanted a different boat to suit his desires, better for one isn't better for all.

The Centaur, budget sailing thing is true, hence why so many were built. Cheep mooring, drying out etc, lets face it a UK circumnavigation you could spend just as many days in a marina then sailing, what would you rather pay visitors fees for, a 26ft or 36ft.

This may not be an issue for the OP but it may be something to consider if they have no income and a limited budget.
 
Jossy said:
Hi all,

I’m looking to buy (or borrow/charter!) a 32-36ft cruiser to take around GB & Ireland this summer. Looking to buy for under 30k.

What models would you recommend?

We’ve been told to keep it to a 6ft keel. Perhaps a Hallberg Rassy 35 Rasmus, or Contessa 32... any other ideas?

First post on ybw - likely not the last :)

Thanks,
Jossy & Mike
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Sadler 34 ( bilge, short fin or long fin keel) any of them
Westerley Fulmar
Moody 33
Vancouver 32
Colvic Watson 34
Any of these will be fine as long as the engine is reliable and the rigging is sound
 
robmcg said:
I totally agree. The general opinion on this forum seems to be faster is always better and those of us who sail more traditional type boats are stuck in some blinkered time warp. It just isn't so.
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I agree too. It wasnt until came on here that I discovered peoples pre-occupation with the log. 5.5knts here, 6.1 there. Ive always thght of sailing as a very slow lumbering activity and never even thght of sail boat speed at all.
 
Find a boat that someone has spent a lot of money on that fits your size, performance and draft criteria. Top of the list for me would be a replacement engine, sails, rigging, autopilot, heater and good ground tackle with windlass.

They are out there. Often a retirement project for a affluent person with dreams of long distance cruising who’s plans change because of life events.

I did not plan to buy my Southerly when I did but it had had the price I paid spent on it over the previous 5 years and was too good an opportunity to miss.

I would not subscribe to the view that this is a realativly simple challenge. The full distance is about 2500 miles, includes the North Sea, Scotland and Irish Sea which can be extreme. Add in strong currents and hostile coastlines and it is arguably a harder trip than an Atlantic Crossing with the exception of rescue options being available if things really go wrong.
 
winch2 said:
I agree too. It wasnt until came on here that I discovered peoples pre-occupation with the log. 5.5knts here, 6.1 there. Ive always thght of sailing as a very slow lumbering activity and never even thght of sail boat speed at all.
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Room for everybody in sailing, but it is a matter of fact that most of the developments in yacht design in the last 50 years or so has focused on 2 things, First increasing sailing speeds (partly though increased waterline lengths) and comfort. Clearly that is what people who buy new boats want and helps others because they can buy cast offs from this process.
 
Dutch01527 said:
Find a boat that someone has spent a lot of money on that fits your size, performance and draft criteria. Top of the list for me would be a replacement engine, sails, rigging, autopilot, heater and good ground tackle with windlass.

They are out there. Often a retirement project for a affluent person with dreams of long distance cruising who’s plans change because of life events.

I did not plan to buy my Southerly when I did but it had had the price I paid spent on it over the previous 5 years and was too good an opportunity to miss.

I would not subscribe to the view that this is a realativly simple challenge. The full distance is about 2500 miles, includes the North Sea, Scotland and Irish Sea which can be extreme. Add in strong currents and hostile coastlines and it is arguably a harder trip than an Atlantic Crossing with the exception of rescue options being available if things really go wrong.
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Ah but what sort of anchor:-)
 
Stemar said:
Err, this thread started in 2018. I reckon the OP's probably finished his trip by now.

All the same, a surprising amount of good sense among the replies - what's the matter with you all?
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The OP hasn't logged in since March 2018.

The forum was less "argumentative" 7 years ago ! So much better for it in the general areas.
 
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