Folkboat (cruising version)

[bandits1]

Thinking about buying a cruising version of the Folkboat (BM Family). Can't resist the simplicity and lines. Am I mad?

 

[RakaiaBoy]

Nothing like a pretty boat to turn heads and solicit complements. I own a 1964 Danish built wooden clinker built Folkboat. Lots of work maintaining her and a joy to sail. Do I ever regret being her proud owner? Never

 

[Topcat47]

No, they are great sea boats and huge fun round the cans if that's your bag. Just make sure you can live with the confined space below.

 

[Seajet]

Bandits,

Folkboats are great, the low coachroof / flush decked ones are a treat to sail and very seaworthy.

However finding a deep water mooring for a 25' boat is a VERY expensive exercise which needs to be borne in mind regarding the resale value; a lot depends on where you plan to sail from.

 

[Norfolknick]

There is one going for £1000 on the Folkboat website www.folkboats.com At that price even if you sailed it for a year you would be able to get your money back (and probably make a profit!)

 

[jamie N]

There is one going for £1000 on the Folkboat website www.folkboats.com At that price even if you sailed it for a year you would be able to get your money back (and probably make a profit!)

If I'd known, I'd have bought it purely for the trailer! My own Folkboat's at the marina in Inverness where I'm working on it. If I'd have been able to have a reasonably priced trailer to park in my driveway, I'd have been able to achieve far more of the necessary work on her.
Regarding the confined space and coachroof height, they do seem to vary within the ''Folkboat" arena, thus I'm unsure about the criteria with regard to a measurement certificate. My boat's got an internal height of 5'11" for the '1st bit' before decreasing in steps to flush in the forecastle.

 

[bandits1]

offer made

There is one going for £1000 on the Folkboat website www.folkboats.com At that price even if you sailed it for a year you would be able to get your money back (and probably make a profit!)

Thanks to all for your comments. I am pleased to say that I have an offer on a boat and it's looking positive. For those interested I would add that the BM Folkboat yard in Denmark have been exceptionally kind too. Selfless, professional and charming...suddenly the world seems a less trobled place.

Happy sailing, Bandit.

 

[rob2]

No signs of madness at all (yet). Just thought I'd add a note about a possible wrinkle. You've obviously decided that a BM version is for you, but there is an old glass boat which has an exemption under FB rules. The Varne Folkboat has, of course, the FB hull fitted with a deck designed by Alan Hill, with the cockpit moved aft a little, sacrificing the quarter deck for a longer cabin. They were built like a brick outhouse to the weights and dimensions of the FB association. They also have provision for an inboard engine.

http://www.varne.co.uk/detail/folkboat.htm

Rob.

 

[alant]

Thinking about buying a cruising version of the Folkboat (BM Family). Can't resist the simplicity and lines. Am I mad?

If your in the UK, you might want to visit a small company in Milford-on-Sea (trading peculiarly as Solent Dinghies).

This small company major in Folkboats - building/repair/storage/sales.

"Address:
Barnes Farm Cottage
Barnes Lane
Milford-on-Sea
Lymington
Hampshire
SO41 0RR

01590 644 800
Fax: 01590 274 264

http://www.solentdinghies.com/

No longer involved with dinghies.

 

[forelle541]

Had my wooden Folkboat for 18 years before work forced a change to Tupperware Sadler. Once you have sailed one all other boats will be trying to live up to it.

 

[Regatta]

Great Boat!
more info you could get it! www.marieholm26.org
cheers

 

[Seajet]

Regatta,

sorry I couldn't get your link to work.

The Marieholms - both the IF Boat and 26 - are lovely, but beware the last I heard ( years ago ) some Folkboat Associations were refusing to accept the Marieholm International Folk ( IF ) Boat, so do check this especially if thinking of racing.

 

[Regatta]

Hi Seajet!
here the link marieholm26. Correct sometimes Marieholm are refused. But no problem... I never race.. only sailing in Adriatic and Med.
Lovely!!
cheers!!