Fulmar owners –what would you/did you buy next

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SWMBO would like a bigger heads with shower, separate aft cabin for guests, fridge/freezer and …….etc etc etc
I don’t want anything that doesn’t sail as well as the Fulmar and don’t want anything bigger than 37ft. Funds not unlimited so new HR 36 not on list!
Any thoughts most appreciated.

JHT
 
Well - I think you're limiting yourself by asking just Fulmar owners ....

Wanting a bigger heads with shower, aft cabin fridge/freezer etc you're moving onto newer AWB territory ...

We've got almost all what you want in a Bav37 (no freezer, but does have a fridge) - but there are a lot of similar AWB's that fit your description ....
 
Fulmar or what?

For what it is worth I have had a Fulmar for past 25 years. From time to time I have fancied the Sigma 362 which I think will match your requirements. I now really really really want a Dragonfly Trimaran!

Actually my Fulmar has an aft cabin and an aft toilet and is plumbed for a shower although I have never connected one. I know there were only a very few of this layout built, about a dozen I think.
 
Oyster Heritage 37? Don't know how this compares with your price expectations, but it ticks most of your boxes (or could be made to do so for a relatively modest outlay).

Ah; just Googled a few examples to compare s/h prices of the two boats. Back to the drawing board! :)
 
jhr said:
Oyster Heritage 37? Don't know how this compares with your price expectations, but it ticks most of your boxes (or could be made to do so for a relatively modest outlay).

Ah; just Googled a few examples to compare s/h prices of the two boats. Back to the drawing board! :)
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I was going to suggest that (In Memoriam Tome) as it is high on my list of potential "next boats" should the crew mutiny :)

However it does not really satisfy the requirements re shower - and in fact that will be a sticking point on many of the older boats.

Sad though it is to say, a BenJenBav may be the way to go - one of the reasons that they are so successful is that their design priorities favour comfort in a marina to comfort at sea.
 
You’re absolutely right and that’s my dilemma. Inevitably it would be a newer AWB.
Just trying to narrow the options and interested to see what the choice was.
I don’t want to sacrifice comfort at sea and easily handled by two people.
So big main, small genny, big engine (so you don’t miss last orders) and 40% ballast ratio.
And I really want a Hunter Mystery……
 
Maybe a Moody?

I don't know much about them but they are good at squeezing a lot of accommodation into a small length without sacrificing too much in the way of sailing ability
 
Friends who had a Fulmar for years got an eldrly but good Malo 38, they looked at a few before they found what they wanted.
 
santavey said:
Just trying to narrow the options and interested to see what the choice was.
I don’t want to sacrifice comfort at sea and easily handled by two people.
So big main, small genny, big engine (so you don’t miss last orders) and 40% ballast ratio.
And I really want a Hunter Mystery……
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Just bought a Starlight 35 and it's exceeded every expectation . Really is a cracking sailing boat and well built to boot. Ballast ratio round 40%, easy to single or double hand, well laid out by someone who was a sailor as opposed to the caravan mentality of many moderns. Available at maybe half the cost of an HR36

Only disadvantage is that the sailing preformance has meant a smaller inside than some 35/36 footers
 
I'd Second the Typhoon, Just a bigger version of the Fulmar and what a joy to sail. I know, I've got one. :D

Happy hunting.

Trev
 
Good question - particularly as a Fulmar is a very rare 32 footer, combining speed, bad weather handling and great interior (for the era - and provided enjoy reglueing headlining!)

I moved to an Elan 362 and very pleased with the choice
* well known designer (like the fulmar)
* faster than most similar cruisers without being a handful
* very practical and roomy interior - wood fit gives fulmar style feel with more more comforts
* grp headlining - no more peeling vinyl ;-)

Lacks the 3/4 rig of the Fulmar. If you prefer this the Elan 333 is perhaps a more direct equivalent, possibly almost as fast as the 362 but with slightly less space inside
 
I have a 20 year old HR 36, it sails very well and I have never regretted the choice of boat.We bought it 4 years ago, it would appear to have all you are looking for.......
 
The Fulmar, for me is one of the Westerlies that yachties who normally aren't all that keen on Westerlies like. There's a whole raft of boats out there that you should consider that would give you what you want. Here's a few to be getting on with: Maxi 1000, Starlight 35, Sigma 362, Elan 362, HR 34( a HR that sails) and another couple of Westerlies, the Storm and Typhoon.
 
Iota said:
Friends who had a Fulmar for years got an eldrly but good Malo 38, they looked at a few before they found what they wanted.
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As a M38 owner of 10 years how can I disagree with that? You'd have to fit your own freezer.

Having just spent a month on the W coast of Scotland with day after day of S6-8's I wouldn't dream of exchanging sailing ability for marina comfort.
 
jhr said:
Oyster Heritage 37? Don't know how this compares with your price expectations, but it ticks most of your boxes (or could be made to do so for a relatively modest outlay).

Ah; just Googled a few examples to compare s/h prices of the two boats. Back to the drawing board! :)
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At the risk of upsetting MichaelW I looked at a couple of Oyster Haeritage 37's and one up in the Solent in detail. I ended up buying a Jeanneau SO 35.

Recently I was talking to a friend who has just bought is boat back from the med after many years of spending 6 months plus per year on her. He asked what boats we had looked at and I mentioned the Heritage. His response was to ask a question which was how much time do you spend time on the boat when you are not actually sailing? He knew several in the med and formed the opinion that the cockpits were very uncomfortable.
 
Iota said:
At the risk of upsetting MichaelW I looked at a couple of Oyster Haeritage 37's and one up in the Solent in detail. I ended up buying a Jeanneau SO 35.

Recently I was talking to a friend who has just bought is boat back from the med after many years of spending 6 months plus per year on her. He asked what boats we had looked at and I mentioned the Heritage. His response was to ask a question which was how much time do you spend time on the boat when you are not actually sailing? He knew several in the med and formed the opinion that the cockpits were very uncomfortable.
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That's the whole point isn't it. You either get a boat that is a delight to sail and uncomfortable in a marina, or vice verse :) Below about 40' it seems very hard to get a good compromise (much easier once you go above that).
 
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