New boat adivce please

[Kilter]

I have sailed an Espace 1000. I thought it was a super boat, lift keel too.

Here is an 1100 £48k asking.

http://www.theyachtmarket.com/boatI...le/88517/?searchid=&page=&preview=&logview=no

I tried sailing a Renault Espace..terrible leeway!

 

[aquaplane]

I tried sailing a Renault Espace..terrible leeway!

Wot did it tack through, the Jeanneau version isn't brilliant but it has a 50Hp ingin for that going to windward malarky, still 7 seats though.

 

[Rivers & creeks]

The Finnsailer doesn't have an aft cabin I think and the Hamble 37 is 'interesting'! I like the Jeanneau Espace 1100, looks like it could sail. So far I think it's narrowed down to the Nauticat and Colvic Watson, plus the Jeanneau as a wild card.

 

[Paragon]

How about a Fisher Northeaster 30, within budget and seems to tick the requirements. Here's one that is now sold but gives you an idea!

http://www.boatshop24.co.uk/MjA1OTA2MzF+YmF5YjAx=-FISHER_30_NORTHEASTER.html

 

[Stork_III]

The Finnsailer doesn't have an aft cabin I think and the Hamble 37 is 'interesting'! I like the Jeanneau Espace 1100, looks like it could sail. So far I think it's narrowed down to the Nauticat and Colvic Watson, plus the Jeanneau as a wild card.

The Hamble 37 has been unused for 9 years. It was berthed behind me at Shotley for 6 years and was never used, the very old chap who owned it came down a couple of times a year cleaned it up and went away. Been for sale, on the hard at Shotley now, for 2 years or so. Needs TLC and a bit of money spending but would make a good sea worthy boat.

 

[Shuggy]

If you would consider wood, a Spey 35 might tick the boxes: