davidcaton
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I am in the process of buying a halcyon 27 - I would be grateful if any of you have any knowledge of this yacht and things to look out for before I part with my hard earned cash
Halcyon 27
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kingfisher
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http://www.nexusdb.co.uk/kyon/
http://www.oycoa.org.uk/H27.htm
http://www.markjohnsonafloat.org.uk/eilidh.htm
http://www.photoactive.co.uk/jalcyon/jalopen.html
Oh well, just put "halcyon 27" in www.google.com, and you'll find these and others.
Obi-Wan
http://www.oycoa.org.uk/H27.htm
http://www.markjohnsonafloat.org.uk/eilidh.htm
http://www.photoactive.co.uk/jalcyon/jalopen.html
Oh well, just put "halcyon 27" in www.google.com, and you'll find these and others.
Obi-Wan
Neal
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I owned one some years ago.....
A lovely, proper seagoing sailing boat. What else would you expect from a designer of such repute.
We used her for cruising in the Channel and up the Irish Sea. For two adults, a very comfortable offshore boat, very re-assuring in bad weather - will make to windward in a full gale, if the crew's up to it. For that sort of sailing, I think she's far superior to many of the high volume modern boats of her length (but you don't get anything like the harbour comforts, of course).
The only drawback was her handling in astern at close quarters in marinas - could be challenging, at times.
Ours was called 'Landfall' - if its her you're buying (I know she was for sale recently), she should be a good boat as we spent several thousand pounds updating her.
Let us know how you get on.
A lovely, proper seagoing sailing boat. What else would you expect from a designer of such repute.
We used her for cruising in the Channel and up the Irish Sea. For two adults, a very comfortable offshore boat, very re-assuring in bad weather - will make to windward in a full gale, if the crew's up to it. For that sort of sailing, I think she's far superior to many of the high volume modern boats of her length (but you don't get anything like the harbour comforts, of course).
The only drawback was her handling in astern at close quarters in marinas - could be challenging, at times.
Ours was called 'Landfall' - if its her you're buying (I know she was for sale recently), she should be a good boat as we spent several thousand pounds updating her.
Let us know how you get on.
G
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Re Halcyon 27
Ihave owned a 27ft Halcyon Clipper for the last year and as previous replies state "they don't build em like that any more" !!
I agree with the sailing characteristics as stated by previous mailers but would point out one or two things to look out for:
If like my boat your's has a transom hung rudder, check the condidtion of the metal bracket that the rudder pivot point locates into (prone to rust and difficult to change)
Also, ask plenty of searching questions regarding the engine maintenance record as it cost me the best part of £1500 to overhaul and replace a cracked cylinder head.
Still, I love my boat and wouldn't sell it for the world
Ihave owned a 27ft Halcyon Clipper for the last year and as previous replies state "they don't build em like that any more" !!
I agree with the sailing characteristics as stated by previous mailers but would point out one or two things to look out for:
If like my boat your's has a transom hung rudder, check the condidtion of the metal bracket that the rudder pivot point locates into (prone to rust and difficult to change)
Also, ask plenty of searching questions regarding the engine maintenance record as it cost me the best part of £1500 to overhaul and replace a cracked cylinder head.
Still, I love my boat and wouldn't sell it for the world
Neal
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One thing to check.....
generally these fine boats were very well built, with huge scantlings compared to their modern sisters.
However, in common with other boats of this style, it is not unusual to find that the mast is trying to work its way through the deck. This is more likely if the boat has been raced with its backstay highly tensioned.
Fortunately, if this deck distortion is apparent, it is fairly simple, and cheap to rectify.
generally these fine boats were very well built, with huge scantlings compared to their modern sisters.
However, in common with other boats of this style, it is not unusual to find that the mast is trying to work its way through the deck. This is more likely if the boat has been raced with its backstay highly tensioned.
Fortunately, if this deck distortion is apparent, it is fairly simple, and cheap to rectify.
sophie
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Hi,
I bought my Halcyon 27 in May last year. These boats have good sailing qualities and can be easily managed single-handed. To give you some idea of what to look for, here is a list of external timber improvements I have made since May last year.
New cockpit floor, new cockpit grating, new cockpit coamings, new winch blocks, new rubbing strips, new main hatch, new fore hatch, new rudder cheeks. Engine remains reliable. Some wicking in evidence but in my opinion nothing to be concerned about. Part of foredeck immediately in front of forehatch bends slightly under pressure. Suspect this is design fault along with concavity under mast step.
Check stanchion bases for cracks. Determine age of rigging and quality of sails.
Insurance company will probably insist a gas locker is fitted, assuming you intend to use gas. Use a good surveyor before you part with cash.
Hope this helps...
I bought my Halcyon 27 in May last year. These boats have good sailing qualities and can be easily managed single-handed. To give you some idea of what to look for, here is a list of external timber improvements I have made since May last year.
New cockpit floor, new cockpit grating, new cockpit coamings, new winch blocks, new rubbing strips, new main hatch, new fore hatch, new rudder cheeks. Engine remains reliable. Some wicking in evidence but in my opinion nothing to be concerned about. Part of foredeck immediately in front of forehatch bends slightly under pressure. Suspect this is design fault along with concavity under mast step.
Check stanchion bases for cracks. Determine age of rigging and quality of sails.
Insurance company will probably insist a gas locker is fitted, assuming you intend to use gas. Use a good surveyor before you part with cash.
Hope this helps...
sophie
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Re: One thing to check.....
I need to do something about deck concavity under mast step. Any advice?
I need to do something about deck concavity under mast step. Any advice?
davidcaton
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Completed the purchase , thank you for the helpful posts
David
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