hurley owners

[Wansworth]

well thanks for the info the yahoo hurley web seems to be out for an hour a long coffee break,not having computer skills it maybe me ill try again, what i wanted was first hand info on how the hurley 22 and 20 performed basically as the are within my much reduced buget for a sialing boat someone sent a message that they had ahurley 20 but i dont think i managed to contact him, i was classed as a slow learner at school! regards .

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[jerryat]

Hi Mogy!

I built a H22 from bare hull/deck mouldings in 1977 and had a fantastic time with her, sailing to the Channel islands, Brittany and, of course, many British ports. Whilst they are 'very compact' by todays standards, the 52% ballast ratio makes for a very stiff boat that'll take very good care of you in a blow. All Ian Anderson's designs seemed to suffer from heavy weatherhelm (I 'raced' the 30 footer across channel for several years and that was the same) but this is easily corrected on the 22 by reducing the foot of the mainsail, and bringing the mast more upright.

As I was building mine (including the mast) I was also able to move the mast a couple of inches forward, and that also helped. I ended up with a near perfect degree of weatherhelm. Don't be put off by the above though. Good sail trimming will alleviate the worst and you could deal with the mainsail foot reduction if and when you bought a new sail, or have the existing one altered by a sailmaker.

If not already done, it pays to provide a proper vent to the inboard/outboard well otherwise the outboard tends to choke on its own fumes. If you don't want to do that, leave the lid propped open slightly.

That's the 'cons', the 'pros' well outweigh them! We sailed thousands of miles as a family (2 adults and 2 small children, as well as me single-handed) and never felt other than completely safe in her. They are steady, safe and very seaworthy performers, and there are a great many about in this area - Plymouth. Very easy to maintain and cheap to run. Probably the biggest downside as far as the ladies are concerned, is the lack of 'proper' heads facilities. Ours, a Brydon, was set where most are on these boats, in the 'v' between the forecabin berths, so some form of curtain is necessary for privacy.

Standing headroom is out unless you are very short, but that's a small price to pay for these solid little boats, that hold their price so well.

I'd definitely go for one again if I was down-sizing and I suggest you have a trial sail or two if you're considering buying one. My bet is you'll be delighted!

Good luck and good sailing!





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[Niander]

i have a hurley 22... and i love it...as the above...


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[Wansworth]

hi jerryat,Thanks for the info I am getting the first plane back to the uk and getting me a hurley 22!!!!!!

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[Tamar]

I live in Saltash Nr Plymouth. If anyone knows of a Hurley 22 for sale in this area Perhaps you couls let me know. Thanks.

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