Macwester Wight questions

[Jcorstorphine]

I have been looking at a couple of Macwester Wight mk II and I was wondering about the cost effectiveness of buying in the South of England and transporting up to the Clyde. Assuming the transport costs to be in the region of £500 for unstepping the masts and lifting onto low loader plus £2500 for transport, would this cost ever be recovered if I sold the boat at some time in the future. In other words, would a Mac Wight fetch a higher price in Scotland (due to scarcity of this type of yacht) or perhaps fetch less as the need for bilge keels in the Clyde is negligible.

Other question is, just how badly do they sail.?

 

[V1701]

Perhaps have a look at this, absolute bargain on the face of it, was for sale for significantly more, presumably they need to sell quick. I've recently bought one, let me know if you have any questions...

http://www.yachtworld.co.uk/boats/1979/Dufour-29-2765584/United-Kingdom#.VZwr3pK4Hls

 

[LittleSister]

Other question is, just how badly do they sail.?

You'll find out when you sail it to Scotland!

Seriously, a friend had one, and while it was obviously no greyhound, he was perfectly happy with the performance and it it didn't appear to hamper his cruising at all (neither that of the previous owners who had taken it to the Med and back IIRC).

 

[guernseyman]

Other question is, just how badly do they sail.?

They're not performance boats.

Years ago when planning to replace the foresail with a furling variety, I realised the former required use of the foremost sheet lead point. Discussing with Jeckells I opted for the after sheet lead point and a consequential larger foresail. And a consequential increase in performance.

Equally, when the mainsail tore in a force 6 and was replaced last winter with a new one, there was another performance increase.

 

[CAPTAIN FANTASTIC]

I can not answer your question about cost effectiveness, as I dont know the purchasing price of the boat, however, these boats are very safe , able for open sea crossings and predictable. Any boat that is looked after keeps its value well; I have one.

 

[yodave]

This might be a bit late in terms of a response for you however, twin-keelers aren't seen as a plus on the Clyde in my opinion - it's more of an east coast boat. The Wight is a robust cruiser which will sail well when the wind gets up, just at the point when lighter yachts might typically start to head for cover.

Transport? I'd sail her up, or have her sailed up. Should be cheaper and more fun. Also, when the time comes you could easily nip through the Forth & Clyde canal for an east coast sale.

 

[PaulJS]

I hope you don't mind a little thread drift, but I've got a mould for the MacWester Wight cockpit doghouse which is available to any Wight, and/or possibly Malin owner who can arrange collection from SW Scotland.
I still haven't finished fitting mine yet, but that is just because of lack of time!

PM me if interested.

Paul

 

[Sinnam]

Hi Paul,
Is your offer still valid? I plan on making a doghouse for our MacWester Wight and am very interested in your mould.

Thanks in advance,

Mannis