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andya24

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Evening.
I’m looking for a unicorn I know. I just wondered if anyone had some outside choices.
I’m upgrading from a sabre 27. And I’d like something moderate to heavy with enough room for comfort at anchor. My dream boat is a Hans Christian 47 to give an idea. There is no way I could afford such a boat, I couldn’t afford to varnish it never mind buy one!
But what else gives that little ship feeling on a budget? I’m drawn to something like a Nicholson 32 or the like, but the compromise is the old school narrow beam. Comfortable underway but restrictive at anchor. Anyone got any outside choices? Sub 20k budget. Thanks
 
Golden Hind 31. Well in budget for a reasonable one 2 or 3 currently for sale, unfortunately for you not mine but could be next year! My first serious sailing was in a Sabre 27 from Waldringfield and across the North Sea to Holland. Many moons ago when they were new!
 
The problem with recommendations is that they ignore all the fabulous but un-famous boats out there.

Condition has to be the main factor at this (my) end of the market - just needing a new suit of sails makes a bargain a money pit.

Opportunism wins every time - an open mind as to what would suit you and ready cash to close a deal.
 
There are some very cheap older, larger boats around at the moment. If you search apolloduck:
  • UK
  • £12,500 - £35,000
  • 33 feet to 55 feet
Then change the sort order to “long to short”. If you don’t mind an old fashioned style there are some pretty decent choices at budget prices.
 
andya24 said:
Evening.
I’m looking for a unicorn I know. I just wondered if anyone had some outside choices.
I’m upgrading from a sabre 27. And I’d like something moderate to heavy with enough room for comfort at anchor. My dream boat is a Hans Christian 47 to give an idea. There is no way I could afford such a boat, I couldn’t afford to varnish it never mind buy one!
But what else gives that little ship feeling on a budget? I’m drawn to something like a Nicholson 32 or the like, but the compromise is the old school narrow beam. Comfortable underway but restrictive at anchor. Anyone got any outside choices? Sub 20k budget. Thanks
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Unfortunately. age makes no difference to parking charges. It's the same for both old and new. Hence the modern drift to wider beam and open plan. The builders are only responding to demand. Doesn't have to be a bad thing though. Only a tiny percentage cross oceans.
 
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Rival 32 or 34 would fill the bill, anything 32 foot ish will feel roomy after a smaller boat like the Sabre. Lots of bargains around just now, Yachtsnet have a well equipped 32, needing cosmetics, asking £5,000
 
Thanks everyone. We are very lucky to have so much choice. Oh to be rich enough to have a boat for every occasion. Il look into some of these idea. Thanks
 
I’m told that old Westerly have life left in them -I guess initially it would worth considering if you want centre or aft cockpit and the type of keel preferred. To my mind this rather turns on intended type of sailing and maintenance budget . I think don’t get to hung up on particular brands but look at what offers newest engine/sails etc within the heavy field . There is stuff on utube that gives more names of unknown blue water sailboats for example with brands perhaps not common in uk.
 
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