Gerry
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Whay do you knpow about these boats? Interestedin a 1973 version for long distance cruising. Any info welcomed- thanks
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halcyon 27
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HenryB
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I owned one for about 14 years and cruised Cornwall, Scillies, France and Northern Spain. They are very tough and seaworthy. I always felt safe, even in quite rough seas. Bear in mind though that they are quite small compared to a modern 27 footer. Mine was a 1969 model and was fitted with a 8 HP SABB motor with variable pitch prop. This was totally reliable and made an excellent motor sailing engine but lacked the power to make much headway into rough seas. I can't recollect having to replace anything due to wear and tear in all the time that I owned her.
Hope this helps,
Henry
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Hope this helps,
Henry
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Abigail
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I had a halcyon 23 for 5 seasons and did 2500 miles overall down channel and round thames estuary. Loved her to bits but 23' really much too small for long term cruising.
Have heard v good things about the 27' and they have been used a lot for cruising. Visit the OOffshore Yachts Class Owners assn (OYCOA) webiste (if it is still exisiting) www.oycoa.org.uk . Their latest newsletter has a good story of a delivery of an H27 from the East coast to Scilly.
Besides all teh standard things on on any boat:
a) has she got a newer engine thatn 1973?!
b) Halcyons historically are weak at the deck/hull join and can leak there. Check v carefully and consider costs of remediation
c) lots of them were painted in duckegg blue, which fades to a unrepeatable colour - it can't be matched ... this may not be an issue on the boat you're looking at.
Best of luck
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Have heard v good things about the 27' and they have been used a lot for cruising. Visit the OOffshore Yachts Class Owners assn (OYCOA) webiste (if it is still exisiting) www.oycoa.org.uk . Their latest newsletter has a good story of a delivery of an H27 from the East coast to Scilly.
Besides all teh standard things on on any boat:
a) has she got a newer engine thatn 1973?!
b) Halcyons historically are weak at the deck/hull join and can leak there. Check v carefully and consider costs of remediation
c) lots of them were painted in duckegg blue, which fades to a unrepeatable colour - it can't be matched ... this may not be an issue on the boat you're looking at.
Best of luck
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Gerry
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Boat is for 18 year old to go off in- agree boat is quite small inside but seems ok for 1-2 youngsters.
I understand they sail well but have been told they can be a bit tender- what do you think?
Any problems with the hull? The one we are interested in has been regelcoated-red-and I am wondering if that is to hide anything.
Thanks for your help.
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I understand they sail well but have been told they can be a bit tender- what do you think?
Any problems with the hull? The one we are interested in has been regelcoated-red-and I am wondering if that is to hide anything.
Thanks for your help.
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HenryB
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Mine had been regelcoated by the previous owner. I was very suspicious of this as it seemed very unusual but I had no problems. It also was never fitted with an anode which again seems odd but nothing wore away nor dropped off so it couldn't have been needed.
They are on the "tender" side - i.e. they heel a lot, so remember to take in a reef early - you will go just as fast, in more comfort.
We cruised a lot with 4 on board, 2 adults and our 2 children who were in their teens. This wasn't a problem while the weather was good but I must admit that is wasn't a lot of fun when it was wet.
When I bought mine it seemed to be the best that I could get for serious cruising for the money and I guess that still is the case.
Regards,
Henry
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They are on the "tender" side - i.e. they heel a lot, so remember to take in a reef early - you will go just as fast, in more comfort.
We cruised a lot with 4 on board, 2 adults and our 2 children who were in their teens. This wasn't a problem while the weather was good but I must admit that is wasn't a lot of fun when it was wet.
When I bought mine it seemed to be the best that I could get for serious cruising for the money and I guess that still is the case.
Regards,
Henry
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mdrifter
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Had one for 11 years and cruised extensively Scottish West Coast with wife and two kids. Devastated when she was sunk by new owners...By the way there is an anode within the heat exchanger on Sabb 8hp.
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Gerry
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well we've put in an offer subject to survey and fingers crossed- if all goes well daughter intends to leave school next week and move aboard! I am wondering if we are doing the right thing now!!!!!!
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warrior40
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I moved aboard my boat at 16 years old, it was a Sadler 25, a great boat. I'm sure she is doing the right thing. Ellen Mac's Auntie had a Halcyon 27 and that's what inspired her, you must have read the book by now...
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polarity
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If it does not work out see the Halcyon big brother bellow!
Paul
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billd
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If your purchase does not work out you might like to consider my
Halcyon CLIPPER 27 (also by Offshore yachts).
The CLIPPER has bigger accomodation than the Halcyon 27 (due to very small side decks) It has a Fin keel. You can view my boat at www.billdick.btinternet.co.uk
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Halcyon CLIPPER 27 (also by Offshore yachts).
The CLIPPER has bigger accomodation than the Halcyon 27 (due to very small side decks) It has a Fin keel. You can view my boat at www.billdick.btinternet.co.uk
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Gerry
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Sorry- daughter has now bought halcyon 27 and is currently living onboard preparing for the BOG ADVENTURE- circumnavigation. Good luck with selling your boat!
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halcyon
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Just caught up with your post.
We own a Halcyon 27 that the previous owner modified for long distance cruising, USA, West Indies, Azores, Med, Gib and back to the UK.
Will drop you a private mail with our phone number, we can give you gen on there problems and mods, boat is in Cornwall.
Brian
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We own a Halcyon 27 that the previous owner modified for long distance cruising, USA, West Indies, Azores, Med, Gib and back to the UK.
Will drop you a private mail with our phone number, we can give you gen on there problems and mods, boat is in Cornwall.
Brian
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