Jeanneau Fantasia 27

[Godwinpaul]

For the last year I have been looking for a keel boat, but I have to admit that I am not sure what I am looking for. I have about 5 years experience sailing a Miracle dinghy.

I am currently close to finalising a deal for a Jeanneau Fantasia 1989 for the price of GBP12,000. From what I have read of this boat, it is a cruiser. I am not sure about its performance, particularly speed, and I am afraid that I might find it slow compared to other boats. Some months ago I was close to buying a Beneteau First 26, which I have read is a racer cruiser, but I took too much time deciding and it was eventually sold. My concerns are the following:

a) How much slower is the Fantasia, compared to a First 26, or another boat in this latter category of cruiser/racer?
b) From my experience with dinghy racing, there is a strong relationship between speed and fun. Does this apply to yachts too?

I would appreciate someone helping me in my decision.

Godwin

Malta



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[Guest]

A friend of mine is selling his Fantasia. I asked your question. He reckoned it would be faster than the First 26 as it has a longer waterline length.
He also thinks you have got a really good price depending upon condition.
Hence go for it.

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[poggy]

Hi,

We almost bought one but it was too expensive, it is a very nice boat though and you get a lot of room (especially headroom) for it's length.

For that sort of money it seems a bargain depending on condition of course.

Poggy

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[Davy_S]

Re Waterline length. Fantasia 21.5 ft First 23 ft.

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[Spyro]

£12000 appears very cheap for a 1989 model have you had it surveyed? I would be more concerned about overall condition than the difference in speed between it and a first 26. I almost purchased one about a year ago, There is bags of room it for a boat of this lenghth. I,m just curious but what type of engine is in it? The one I was looking at had a Renault marine diesel ( very rare)

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[Godwinpaul]

Sorry for not replying earlier. The boat I am considering buying has a Yanmar 1GM which I have had someone check for me and it looks OK.

The boat needs some fibreglass repair on the deck which has been estimated at GBP800. So the cost is going up. Internally, the upholstery needs attention as it is coming off in most places.

I just want to be sure that I would not find it sluggish compared to other boats. Average performance is enough for me, but not below average.

Thanks


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[TheBoatman]

My brother has a F27 with Yanmar 1 GM, the boat sails well but the engine is a little on the small size for the boat (IMHO). With the slightest weed on the bottom it struggles.

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