mikeinkwazi
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I have just got a Marieholm 26 otherwise call International Folkboat. Has anyone had experience of these?
International Folkboat
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KINGFISHER 8
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You'll get a pointy head and pointy feet.
JomsViking
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Marieholm, congrats
The Marieholm 26 is the luxury version of the IF, being a little longer and having a longer cabin roof.
Being a sail-instructor, I've sailed many miles in IF's as we use these for training and they are very nice boats, although a bit to retro for me, long keelers is a part of the past IMO.
Have a look at:
http://www.if-klubben.dk/
http://www.ifboat.com/
The Marieholm 26 is the luxury version of the IF, being a little longer and having a longer cabin roof.
Being a sail-instructor, I've sailed many miles in IF's as we use these for training and they are very nice boats, although a bit to retro for me, long keelers is a part of the past IMO.
Have a look at:
http://www.if-klubben.dk/
http://www.ifboat.com/
Spuddy
Active member
Like all similar hull shapes, going backwards is the problem. Be prepared for the only certainty - those with fin-keelers will think they know how to make the boat behave.....but they don't!
Niander
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long keelers is a part of the past IMO
What rubbish! IMO .....
What rubbish! IMO .....
JomsViking
Member
long keelers is a part of the past IMO
What rubbish! IMO .....
Well everybody is entitled to an opinion, but calling a historical fact rubbish is...? Long keels were a product of the materials and knowledge at the time, although many - including Laurent Giles designed fin keelers, early on, including John Guzzwells Trekka.
But let's not detract from the joy the OP muut feel having just bought a wonderful boat, which - as I stated - I like...
Anyways, happy new year
BTW I also race Folkboats...
Blueboatman
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Mate of mine sailed one rtw. Without fuss, fame or fanfare.
He fitted an o/b iirc when the inboard diesel seized,( and with an o/b you can make anything go backwards lol) and added some running backstays half way round, but thats about it, great boats, great adventure.
He fitted an o/b iirc when the inboard diesel seized,( and with an o/b you can make anything go backwards lol) and added some running backstays half way round, but thats about it, great boats, great adventure.
gerry99
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Last summer i was heading up to Chichester Marina lock behind one, being sailed single handed and tacking all the way, the skipper, who appeared to be quite elderly was clearly having a great sail and the yacht performed impeccably in very light airs, they are very nice yachts
Yacht Yogi
Member
Folkboat racing
The Folkboats have a very competetive class racing in the Solent and their performance is impressive. Folkboats and their derivatives always do well in the Round The Island race. This year the Gold Roman Bowl (overall 1st in IRC) was won by a Folkboat-derivative Contessa 26, admittedly sailed by an expert but there were plenty of other similar boats amongst the top of the fleet.
They may be "old fashioned" but they are able (designed to) to keep pointing and slicing through the waves when similar sized fat fin and bilge keelers have been slammed to a standstill.
Hope you enjoy sailing her! Have fun.
The Folkboats have a very competetive class racing in the Solent and their performance is impressive. Folkboats and their derivatives always do well in the Round The Island race. This year the Gold Roman Bowl (overall 1st in IRC) was won by a Folkboat-derivative Contessa 26, admittedly sailed by an expert but there were plenty of other similar boats amongst the top of the fleet.
They may be "old fashioned" but they are able (designed to) to keep pointing and slicing through the waves when similar sized fat fin and bilge keelers have been slammed to a standstill.
Hope you enjoy sailing her! Have fun.
oldgitofthewest
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I had a Varne GRP folkboat for years. Great fun, always controllable, sailed from Anglesey to Summer islands and most places in between. Tended to be semi-submersible to windward at F6. Check forestay attachment to mast - mine pulled out in F5 bisecting the sprayhood with me one side and wife the other.
As to long keels - have had both long and fin and now in the autumn of my years, back to long. I don't go backwards (not intentionally anyway) so don't care about poor steering astern. Don't race and try not to sail too long to windward unless at least 4 kn tide in required direction so loss of performance not important. Three definite positives: on average (being single-handed mostly) sail over floating pot ropes about twice per season - no problem so far; heaves-to very reliably (good for singlehanding); more stable ashore - 3 severe storms in past month in W Scotland what with global warming etc.
As to long keels - have had both long and fin and now in the autumn of my years, back to long. I don't go backwards (not intentionally anyway) so don't care about poor steering astern. Don't race and try not to sail too long to windward unless at least 4 kn tide in required direction so loss of performance not important. Three definite positives: on average (being single-handed mostly) sail over floating pot ropes about twice per season - no problem so far; heaves-to very reliably (good for singlehanding); more stable ashore - 3 severe storms in past month in W Scotland what with global warming etc.
mikeinkwazi
New member
Single handed and quite elderly sound just like me! I started sailing in 1970 and always wanted a Folkboat. The Marieholm is a little bigger (5"?) but hopefully and by reputation, sails just as well.
doug748
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Yes, you have won the first prize in the lottery of life. Superb boat.
I have some old reviews, adverts etc. Give me a PM and I could send you copies if you like.
Poignard
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Supports the old adage:
'If it looks right - it is right'
'If it looks right - it is right'
Niander
New member
Long keel=Fantastic seaworthy design and if you ever have to dry out or for maintenance etc
alongside a wall =a piece of...easy!
rudder /prop protected...no worries!
alongside a wall =a piece of...easy!
rudder /prop protected...no worries!
Tranona
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Until you actually do pick up a large chunk of rope, or worse a piece of net, when you not only lose propulsion, but rudder can jam! (Personal experience - not nice!).
Lucky Duck
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Indeed, it may be worth noting that the last report in the fouled sterngear forum was on a boat with a tradiitonal long keel/attached rudder http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2182462#post2182462
Can't say I have has any problems to date using the club's scrubbing piles with my fin keeler either, maybe I am doing something wrong?
Rigger Mortice
N/A
+ Yup!
They may not be the biggest, the fastest or the most lavishly equipped but it's good to see that everyone appreciates the boats for what they are. Lovely things.
DavidGrieves
Member
I owned one some years ago...
Fantastic sailing boat. Well balanced. Will sail hands free, set the sails let go of the tiller and she will stay on track. Slices through waves like she is on rails.
You will love sailing her
Enjoy
http://www.wsandba.co.uk/images/tinto2.jpg
Fantastic sailing boat. Well balanced. Will sail hands free, set the sails let go of the tiller and she will stay on track. Slices through waves like she is on rails.
You will love sailing her
Enjoy
http://www.wsandba.co.uk/images/tinto2.jpg
Niander
New member
Indeed, it may be worth noting that the last report in the fouled sterngear forum was on a boat with a tradiitonal long keel/attached rudder http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2182462#post2182462
Can't say I have has any problems to date using the club's scrubbing piles with my fin keeler either, maybe I am doing something wrong?
maybe I am doing something wrong?
No but you have a lovely solid concrete platform your resting on
in the "real world" you may fall into a mud hole in some strange harbor your not used to!
where as my lovely long keel will nicely straggle the hole....
Lucky Duck
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maybe I am doing something wrong?
No but you have a lovely solid concrete platform your resting on
in the "real world" you may fall into a mud hole in some strange harbor your not used to!
where as my lovely long keel will nicely straggle the hole....
Maybe, but it is entirely possible that any soft spot could be bigger than either of our keels.
