Boat similar to Rustler 36

rotrax said:
Is the OP a dreamer, tosspot, tyre kicker or voyeur-or none of the above.

I was unaware of the previous thread.

Or he has come into a bit of money and wants a bigger one.

Whatever, all it proves is that we all like discussing boats for others................................
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But the OP then finds the rarest of things, a boat that fits all his requirements for an old design still in build (Rustler 36) - but rejects it as too expensive ;-)
So yes sounds like one of the above
 
JumbleDuck said:
Maybe "budget" is not a problem, but "expensive" is, if you see what I mean?
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One might assume that he has already discovered that what he would like is unrealistic as he has asked the same question here twice and got essentially the same replies each time.

If he relaxes his age limit, a whole new range of choices opens up. As several people have pointed out, he should have little difficulty in finding a boat that meets the other requirements and in good enough condition not to require significant expenditure before use. Many of these boats were very expensive when new, arguably extremely well built in comparison with other boats of the era and likely to be owned by enthusiastic people who keep them up to scratch knowing that they cannot buy a newer replacement.

Alternatively he might consider boats of a different type which many people use in the same way as he intends. He then stands a chance of getting a newer boat, although that does not guarantee it will necessarily be in better condition!

Setting your sights on something that is unattainable does seem odd so a re-appraisal of what is possible is perhaps the next step for him if he really does want to go long distance sailing on his own.
 
tcm said:
Er not quite? Please explain?
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Maybe he has the budget to buy such a boat as a Rustler, but considers it too expensive for what it is. Many people are in this situation. They have the money but do not consider what is on offer represents good value to them for the price that is being asked.
 
Thank you very much for your replies. I know it was very difficult to find a yacht with these characteristics (for this reason I started this post).

Supposing I forget only the age limit (so long keel or long fin with skeg, 36ft and tiller), could you let me know your options for a serious bluewater cruiser?
 
Biscayan said:
Thank you very much for your replies. I know it was very difficult to find a yacht with these characteristics (for this reason I started this post).

Supposing I forget only the age limit (so long keel or long fin with skeg, 36ft and tiller), could you let me know your options for a serious bluewater cruiser?
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Serious cruisers choose many different types of boats, not just the style that you have asked about, as success in such a venture depends on much more than just the choice of boat. However if it is a long keel and skeg hung/attached rudder type that appeals, many of the suitable designs have already been mentioned. In some ways if you do not know what sort of boat you think suitable maybe you are not ready to undertake such a voyage.

Hope it does not sound patronising, but if you look around at what people actually use you will find a big range so choice is very much a personal decision based on one's own experience and preferences, and influenced of course by what is available within the budget you have available. So the short list for somebody with £30k to spend will be very different from that of somebody who has £100k and different again with a £300k budget.
 
Biscayan said:
Thank you very much for your replies. I know it was very difficult to find a yacht with these characteristics (for this reason I started this post).

Supposing I forget only the age limit (so long keel or long fin with skeg, 36ft and tiller), could you let me know your options for a serious bluewater cruiser?
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If you can't find something with a tiller and make a further concession to accept a wheel, may I suggest the Biscay 36 (which would go with you pseudonym nicely as well). I might just know of a really nice one too.....
 
or do like everyone else does - buy whatever boat you can with the money that you have (unless you are a millionaire!) and go sailing. folk have gone very far in sailing dinghies and rafts. practically all yachts are better than them...
 
Biscayan said:
Thank you very much for your replies. I know it was very difficult to find a yacht with these characteristics (for this reason I started this post).

Supposing I forget only the age limit (so long keel or long fin with skeg, 36ft and tiller), could you let me know your options for a serious bluewater cruiser?
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If you forget the age limit you imposed then this Rustler 36 (built 1990) would fit the bill, asking price just been lowered to try and get it sold. It is in very good condition inside and out...

http://www.rustler36forsale.moonfruit.com/

Tiller steering + Hydrovane self-steering, ready for blue water adventures.

Disclosure - Boat being sold by a family member.
 
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Georgio said:
If you forget the age limit you imposed then this Rustler 36 (built 1990) would fit the bill, asking price just been lowered to try and get it sold. It is in very good condition inside and out...

http://www.rustler36forsale.moonfruit.com/

Tiller steering + Hydrovane self-steering, ready for blue water adventures.

Disclosure - Boat being sold by a family member.
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She looks to be in a lovely condition, credit to her owners
 
If the OP drops his age limit, he could do much worse than look for one of the younger Rival 36's. Very high quality build and finish and the fastest boat of the Rival range. Great sea keeping qualities.
If budget is limited, a Rival 34, same construction and finish, a bit slower but by far the prettiest in the range.
 
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