Hurley 24/70

[Cobra]

As has already been mooted, have a chat with Nick Vass. He will be able to answer ANY questions you have about the Hurley 24!

A 6 hp outboard is far too small for the 24! We have a 5hp on our 22 and that is lacking when punching a strong tide. Try and find one with a 10 - 12 hp diesel inboard. It will give you a lot more "get you home" confidence.

Have a browse on the Hurley Owners Association Website HERE Loads of ideas here!

 

[Gelmaster]

As has already been mooted, have a chat with Nick Vass. He will be able to answer ANY questions you have about the Hurley 24!

A 6 hp outboard is far too small for the 24! We have a 5hp on our 22 and that is lacking when punching a strong tide. Try and find one with a 10 - 12 hp diesel inboard. It will give you a lot more "get you home" confidence.

Have a browse on the Hurley Owners Association Website HERE Loads of ideas here!

A few people have told me the same thing about engine size.
I have seen a H24 (with 6hp out) at Milford Haven for £3000.

I am considering a bank loan to raise my options to the £6000 mark.

I think it would cost more than 3000 (long term) to bring the Milford boat up to the same quality of one worth 6000.

I think most H24's have inboard engines any way.

thank you for your comments !

 

[Kelpie]

If you are considering looking at other examples of the H24, then remember that other models of boat are available! You need to think of boats at this sort of age as being individual, and whilst certain inherent design traits may be good or bad, it is folly to try to narrow yourself down to a single specific model.
Depending on your priorities, if you are keen to get a bilge keeler, your 6k should allow you to look at various Westerlies, Leisures, Macwesters, etc.

 

[V1701]

Oodle is good if you are looking for specific boats:

Hurley 24's here, you'll notice that there are some duplicates...

Have you had a trawl through Yachtsnet Archive, that can give some good pointers as to which boat might suit, their list is not exhaustive though...

 

[Gelmaster]

Thank you djbreeze for the piccies.
Helouise looks like a winner!
It was Swynymor that caught my attention, but i don't want to work on a boat and plum extortionate amounts of money into a project for 12 months +.
I just want to go sailing, hence i will soon be asking my bank manager very nicely for a handout!

 

[KEEPO]

Pasarell

I sold my H24 last year after 4 happy years with her. Mine was a fin keel and I'm not sure why you would get a bilge keeler because you're a novice, and especially not if you want to sail distances. The reason for a bilge keeler would be to go into shallow areas or drying harbours etc.
I kept mine first on a swinging mooring then in a small drying marina where it sank into the mud without any problems.
Good sailer for its size and easily handled. Pretty stiff and dry too. Great accomodation for 24' - I'm 5'10" and I had standing headroom in the saloon. Although 4 berth it is a bit of a crowd. 2 or 3 is much more sensible.
Fantastic solid boats that will keep going much longer than me but they are getting old so check it carefully before buying. They really need an inboard engine of 10 - 12hp - don't let anyone tell you an outboard will be a good low cost substitute so make sure the engine is OK.
Good luck with your search

Hello,

I've been looking on the web re this boat, Pasarell, (I'm assuming previously your's) and I am considering buying it. It sounds as if you had quite a soft spot for it?
Hope you don't mind my direct contact. Regards Ian

 

[Cspirit]

Try to get hold of a book entitled (I think) 'Blue Water, Green Skipper'. The author sailed a H 24/70 in a race to, I think, the Azores. Read it a long time ago so it's probably out of print but it convinced me that this is a very seaworthy boat. Couldn't afford one at the time though....

 

[onesea]

Some suggestions for the OP.

Get out boating, as crew on any boat you can, as often as you can with experienced people. Racing rowing MOBO you will soon start to answer your own questions.. Do a day sailing course before you buy(I would suggest 1 week dinghy sailing then Day Skipper if total novice)...

There are other types of boats out there, Hurleys are a good choice but look at others you may find one similar but cheaper. The more boats you look at the more you will learn.

You do not need to take a loan out for 1k you can find a boat that will get you sailing, locally, cheaper. Learn the basics if you have the time it will only take a season maybe less and you will have a good idea of your next boat fin or bilge...

At the end of your first season sell it for a better boat. With your job and VERY little work you might even turn small profit on said boat.

A quick Ebay search has turned up Some of these require little more than a major clean out or afew hours of work given your profession:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/21ft-4-BE...ng_Goods_Sailing_Boats_ET&hash=item2c692cec1a
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/YACHT-SAI...ng_Goods_Sailing_Boats_ET&hash=item3ccbe4f915
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WESTERLY-PAGEANT-23ft-YACHT-/330816771249?pt=UK_Sporting_Goods_Sailing_Boats_ET&hash=item4d063754b1
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/sailing-boat-swing-keel-westerly-nimrod-18-foot-road-trailer-New-main-sail-/221145974743?pt=UK_Sporting_Goods_Sailing_Boats_ET&hash=item337d53c7d7
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FELICITY-20-HURLEY-SAILBOAT-/300805219385?pt=UK_Sporting_Goods_Sailing_Boats_ET&hash=item4609636439

Many of these need minimal work..

 

[Pasarell]

Hello,

I've been looking on the web re this boat, Pasarell, (I'm assuming previously your's) and I am considering buying it. It sounds as if you had quite a soft spot for it?
Hope you don't mind my direct contact. Regards Ian

Hi Ian. I've sent you a PM

 

[jwilson]

H24/70 keels are very definitely angled - see http://www.yachtsnet.co.uk/boats/l18610/l18610-ashore2.jpg

 

[jerrytug]

The B/K's have the same draught as the fins I believe. I have a 24/70 fin,tough little boat,BUT don't get fixated on a particular model there are many out there! "Pasarell" is a nice one,almost bought her,cheers Jerry

 

[V1701]

Resurrectathread...

 

[jerrytug]

Why not,was useful when I was looking for one in April...