Do I really want to?

James W

James W

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I swore the last boat would be just that.....

But i've just been offered a little yacht for less than £500. A nice little Hurley 20 bilge keel (i've had one before) that needs very little work (apparently) and would only be a short sail home for me. No inboard engine stress, just a bit of cheap summer fun after an quick initial clean up and antifoul. No temptation to tart it up and spend money on gadgets no aspirations other than some nice sunny sailing.

I have missed sailing, but I won't miss another project boat as long as I live. This one is a possible throwaway after a season at that price and it is very, tempting!

What do you think?!
 
James W said:
I swore the last boat would be just that.....

But i've just been offered a little yacht for less than £500. A nice little Hurley 20 bilge keel (i've had one before) that needs very little work (apparently) and would only be a short sail home for me. No inboard engine stress, just a bit of cheap summer fun after an quick initial clean up and antifoul. No temptation to tart it up and spend money on gadgets no aspirations other than some nice sunny sailing.

I have missed sailing, but I won't miss another project boat as long as I live. This one is a possible throwaway after a season at that price and it is very, tempting!

What do you think?!
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buy it - we only go once around the wheel and life is too short not to sail

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On the other hand every boat is a project boat no matter how good or new. You have to look into your soul as only you can answer the question as to whether you need a boat.
Certainly this little boat should not be too much of a burden compared to a bigger one and should give a lot of pleasure if that is what you want and you do use it. good luck olewill
 
James W said:
I swore the last boat would be just that.....

But i've just been offered a little yacht for less than £500. A nice little Hurley 20 bilge keel (i've had one before) that needs very little work (apparently) and would only be a short sail home for me. No inboard engine stress, just a bit of cheap summer fun after an quick initial clean up and antifoul. No temptation to tart it up and spend money on gadgets no aspirations other than some nice sunny sailing.

I have missed sailing, but I won't miss another project boat as long as I live. This one is a possible throwaway after a season at that price and it is very, tempting!

What do you think?!
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I think that you'll regret if you don't grab.
 
The boat itself isnt really the issue. Pottering with a boat can be fun. The issues are a/where to keep it and how much and b/ how to get rid in the end since the market for old small british boats is dire.
 
I've just done exactly the same and am looking forward to sailing it on short day trips. But even though it was sailable, I've still spent time and money on it that I didn't need to or anticipate. There's nothing like having a boat of your own though.
 
Unfortunately the Hurley was too good a buy, t sold before I got a chance to look at it. I have been offered a Hunter 19 for the same money though......worth a look?

I had heard they were a bit small in the cabin?
 
James W said:
Unfortunately the Hurley was too good a buy, t sold before I got a chance to look at it. I have been offered a Hunter 19 for the same money though......worth a look?

I had heard they were a bit small in the cabin?
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It's a day sailor so is cabin size that important? Occasional overnight? For me - because of where I keep the boat, the primary requirement was bilge keeler, secondary were outboard position (I'd have preferred another well as per old boat, but the Hurley has a scoop which is almost as good), and then weight (wanted to sail everywhere a little more upright than the old boat)
 
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