Leisure 23 on YBW

[Ninpo]

I've been looking at this for a little bit...

http://www.ybw-boatsforsale.com/Boats/138989-Leisure-23

I like the Leisure 23 class'... I'd really like a 23SL as I'd prefer to have standing headroom... but I've never seen an SL drop below £7k really... not in any decent nick anyway!

Granted from these pics, she aint pretty and no sign of what's inside...

I must say if it's on here for awhile I'm tempted to do a bit of saving and see if I can nab her... it's either that or a Corribee MkI.

I'd rather the Leisure for being a L/A (Sorry Nathan )

ninpo

 

[colhel]

I've got the SL. I've never been on one of the originals like your looking at so can't really comment on the amount of extra headroom I have. It looks like the one in the advert is an outboard version which in my opinion would be better for living aboard as you'll have lots more storage (where otherwise this space will be taken up with an inboard engine)
There is a leisure Owners association should you require more info.

 

[Ninpo]

I've got the SL. I've never been on one of the originals like your looking at so can't really comment on the amount of extra headroom I have. It looks like the one in the advert is an outboard version which in my opinion would be better for living aboard as you'll have lots more storage (where otherwise this space will be taken up with an inboard engine)
There is a leisure Owners association should you require more info.

Thank,s for the info colhel

I've had a pokey about on the Leisure Owners site before and it's chock full of info.

I see, hmm, I really would prefer an SL with an Outboard.

Do you L/A your SL?

 

[colhel]

Do you L/A your SL?

No.

Some have made modifications, the main one being to reduce the size of the main table as this does restrict the gangway slightly.

You might find this youtube interesting

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbSZ2rDkS8s

 

[LadyInBed]

If the price is right and you are prepared to put in the work, you would get to know a lot about her, have some enjoyable sailing and turn a profit if you do a good job on her.

 

[Ninpo]

Thanks for the info everyone

She wouldn't need to be spotless, I can L/A and work upon.

I've been shown a great Westerly 25 too. Choices choices!

 

[V1701]

For such a low priced boat transport would be a large proportion of the cost. Would suggest look at what's available cheap locally to you, search all websites and all nearby boatyards, etc. to see if they're selling off anything to redeem unpaid mooring/storage fees, etc. Then move on board after the winter and enjoy...