Wansworth
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Well he will,me Ihave no idea
Boat advice please......
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Gsailor
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How about a skipper 17?
I saw one once and thought it looked quite good.
If anyone has sailed one perhaps they could comment ... even better if they have sailed a Leisure 17 to compare...
Lifting keel so easier to launch than a bilge keeler like the lesiure 17?
Skipper 17 trailer sailer. Information, specification, history and advice on sailing and cruising
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Evolution of the Skipper 17
I saw one once and thought it looked quite good.
If anyone has sailed one perhaps they could comment ... even better if they have sailed a Leisure 17 to compare...
Lifting keel so easier to launch than a bilge keeler like the lesiure 17?
Skipper 17 trailer sailer. Information, specification, history and advice on sailing and cruising
Found more info-
Evolution of the Skipper 17
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MisterBaxter
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I went for a sail in a Clovelly Picarooner some years back which would suit your needs nicely - about 16' long but with about 100kg of ballast in a long keel. Not fast but very solid and stable. Not sure if you'd find one any further north than Somerset though so might not work in practice...
Gsailor
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That sounds like a well thought out boat.
Was it named after Clovelly? Was it designed or built there (not much room for a large boatyard as far as I know - which is not a lot) (fantastic place is Clovelly IMO)
Edit- found out a bit- may not point too well or tack like a ballerina?
Clovelly Picarooner “Little Mary” – BAE0050 | NMMC
MisterBaxter
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I was thinking of the GRP version, built by Martin Heard I believe. A stable and comforting platform for fishing and pottering about rather than a vehicle for rapid transit from one location to another.
Gsailor
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The ballast in the keel certainly makes her sound stiff and therefore stable.
Bajansailor
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Would a 16' West Wight Potter be suitable?
Here is one for sale in Nottingham for GBP 750.
West Wight Potter Ax 1996 16' Yacht for sale from United Kingdom
Here is one for sale in Nottingham for GBP 750.
West Wight Potter Ax 1996 16' Yacht for sale from United Kingdom