Buchanan vs Laurent Giles

[Roach1948]

Now this is a hypothetical question. If you were planning to do extended Voyages and had the choice between two yachts; a Giles Wanderer, and a Buchanan Norman – both 33 ft, both blue water equipped, both the same condition and going for the same price, which one would you go for?

The Giles is is beamier therefore the is slightly more living space, the Norman has a newer layout, so even though she is thin, she has two large quarter berths. Performance wise I presume the Giles would be stiffer, but the the Norman being faster, and better to windward. Just wanted the panels opinions because If I do ever upgrade, it will be to one of these two designers ?

 

[Bajansailor]

That is a difficult one to call for sure - they are both very fine vessels.
Here is a Norman for sale on Yachtworld at https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1580350/0

While here is a description of the Wanderers built by Cheoy lee in Hong Kong in the 1960s: http://www.cheoyleeassociation.com/wanderer.htm

And here is a Wanderer for sale :
http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1619066/0

 

[Roach1948]

Thanks for the links. My personal preference is for a Wanderer as they are more "classic" in my opinion. The interior being more "old" too. People tell me that Buchanan's are very tender to start with and then sail in a groove.... I have never sailed one so intrigued...

 

[Bosunof]

For an excellent seakindly yacht, have you considered Robert Clark boats?

 

[Roach1948]

No I havent to be honest. I suppose it is because they are quite rare in the 32-35ft range and they infrequently tend to come up for sale.

 

[Mukes]

The Classic Sailing Club based at Pin Mill have a couple of Bucnanans - 31 ft and 37 ft - http://www.classicsailingclub.com/html/yachts.html . I have been on the latter - Caressa and she sails very well.

(You can't be thinking of selling Roach!)

 

[Roach1948]

Hypothetical question really to help my wonderlust. Just interested in peoples opinions. Met the Classic Saling Club at the LBS and I think a sail on their smaller Buchanan might be in order. (Ofcourse few classics sail as well as Roach /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif )

 

[Scarboroughsloop]

Wanderer, for the reasons you state and also the bloodline!

 

[jezjez]

well, I want them both.

 

[Sequoiah1]

Has to be the Wanderer, though my guess is slower than the Buchanan and the scantlings will probably be heavier. Did you see this one?

http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/view/F169656