Buckler Ketch on ebay

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I like this advert for a well maintained Buckler Ketch on ebay:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Buckler-24-Sailing-Ketch-/110967160457?

The owner states 'they don't make boats like this anymore. These boats have crossed the Atlantic Ocean'.

I know something about Bucklers and I don't think anyone has ever sailed one across the Atlantic. I possibly don't have to start explaining why.

But I love the seller's obvious confidence in his boat, and I hope she gets a new owner who believes in her as much.
 
Merry Girl said:
I like this advert for a well maintained Buckler Ketch on ebay:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Buckler-24-Sailing-Ketch-/110967160457?

The owner states 'they don't make boats like this anymore. These boats have crossed the Atlantic Ocean'.

I know something about Bucklers and I don't think anyone has ever sailed one across the Atlantic. I possibly don't have to start explaining why.

But I love the seller's obvious confidence in his boat, and I hope she gets a new owner who believes in her as much.
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He also calls it a Sailing Ketch.

Having seen one out in a decent F5/F6 under full sail, I think the "Sailing" bit of the description is an exageration.
 
Merry Girl,

I know you fancy these boats; I love a woman with a sense of humour ?!!!

A chum always wanted to buy one to make a TV series, " Swash-Buckler ! " while I've always wanted to get a few and do a paintball version of 'pirates' with them, snag with that is Health N Safety would have a field day.

I know a nice 22' boat you could have instead, does about 6 times the speed - not mine I hasten to add !

Admirals' tricorn hats available as extras but you may be able to do a deal.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&...vpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&ref=pd_sl_5778em99bf_b

Andy
 
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Merry Girl said:
I like this advert for a well maintained Buckler Ketch on ebay:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Buckler-24-Sailing-Ketch-/110967160457?

The owner states 'they don't make boats like this anymore. These boats have crossed the Atlantic Ocean'.

I know something about Bucklers and I don't think anyone has ever sailed one across the Atlantic. I possibly don't have to start explaining why.

But I love the seller's obvious confidence in his boat, and I hope she gets a new owner who believes in her as much.
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I've never seen one with an outboard in a well, I thought they all had inboards?
Are you going to put in a bid?
 
It's very easy to take the mickey out of peoples boats, but at least this one seems to have had some use and given that family a lot of pleasure. That alone makes it more valuable than many of the smarter yachts I see parked in marinas unused for months on end.
 
DanTribe said:
It's very easy to take the mickey out of peoples boats, but at least this one seems to have had some use and given that family a lot of pleasure. That alone makes it more valuable than many of the smarter yachts I see parked in marinas unused for months on end.
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I for one am not taking the P, I think if operated within limits this boat could give huge FUN, and isn't that what it's all about ?!

As well as mock battles, I'd think she'd be ideal on the French canals, and that is a lovely way to see a wonderful country ( just have a DVD of 'Master & Commander' ready if they get uppitty ).
 
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Seajet is right, I like Bucklers because they are wonderfully funny.

They were originally fitted with inboards and sold as a motorsailor.

The ones I've seen have tended to be re-engined with outboards as it is hardly worth spending thousands on a Buckler.

I notice it's in Appin near Oban. I lived near there as a child and used to cruise about the West Coast with my dad in a fat wooden motorsailor. If time and money were no object I could buy it and revisit childhood haunts. Seriously, the area is a wonderful cruising ground and if our motorsailor, a terrible boat, was capable I don't see why the Buckler wouldn't be.

But I could put a bid in anyway, couldn't I? If it's Atlantic capable we could do the Jester Challenge!
 
Merry Girl said:
Seajet is right, I like Bucklers because they are wonderfully funny.

They were originally fitted with inboards and sold as a motorsailor.

The ones I've seen have tended to be re-engined with outboards as it is hardly worth spending thousands on a Buckler.

I notice it's in Appin near Oban. I lived near there as a child and used to cruise about the West Coast with my dad in a fat wooden motorsailor. If time and money were no object I could buy it and revisit childhood haunts. Seriously, the area is a wonderful cruising ground and if our motorsailor, a terrible boat, was capable I don't see why the Buckler wouldn't be.

But I could put a bid in anyway, couldn't I? If it's Atlantic capable we could do the Jester Challenge!
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Bearing in mind the Atlantics been crossed by a motley collection of sailboats, large and small plus the odd Coca Cola bottle (Tom McClean) I think it's entirely possible that a Buckler will have crossed the Atlantic. Not saying it would be my choice of boat by a country mile but quite possible to have done it.

Cheers, Brian.
 
Oh, that's a Buckler....

Merry Girl said:
I know something about Bucklers and I don't think anyone has ever sailed one across the Atlantic. I possibly don't have to start explaining why.
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This is not a boat I'm familiar with - until I clicked on the link I thought the reference was to the Buckler's Hard 46, which I've always rather liked, so I thought the remarks well out of order. Having checked the link I can see what you're driving at.
 
Wandering Star said:
Bearing in mind the Atlantics been crossed by a motley collection of sailboats, large and small plus the odd Coca Cola bottle (Tom McClean) I think it's entirely possible that a Buckler will have crossed the Atlantic. Not saying it would be my choice of boat by a country mile but quite possible to have done it.

Cheers, Brian.
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Merry Girl,

if you nab this boat then plan transatlantic, count me in...:)

I'd love that on my sailing CV, if only to wave under Tranonas' nose or in a perfect world to round up and let fly a broadside !

My favourite 'tall ship' encounter: written as exactly that by Gene RoddenBerry, himself a WWII B-17 pilot..." Let them eat static ! " - probably not Solent Coastguards' favourite phrase but I bet they're familiar with it !

http://gozie.com/video/DNRDNG4AUH88/Star-Trek-Wrath-of-Khan-Kirk-Ambushed

Andy
 
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Merry Girl,

this does not seem like an outsanding basis from which to proceed:

" Here we have a beautiful Buckler for sale. I has been lying under water for two years before we came across her. Sails and masts were all still attached but as you can imagine they have got damage done by the water. We have cleaned the boat up to this point. Taken the mast and sails of and stored them. No we will continue to bring her back to her former glory. She is for sale while we do that in case someone would like to put their own stamp on her. As she is now we will let her go for 1400 pound. No offers. While doing the work we will adjust the selling price accordingly. Feel free to ask questions if you have any. She is a single keel Buckler. "

How much are they offering you to take it away ?

It might be cheaper and easier to beam it or blast the thing into space with an attached rocket motor, at least that might get a ticket-buying gang of daft spectators !

Andy
 
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I don't want to be rude to the vendor of the wreck also known as a 'beautiful Buckler' on preloved, but the idea of paying £1400 for it made me laugh quite a lot.
 
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