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Hi, I've been sailing for only one season in my Hunter 701 which I've really enjoyed however I'm thinking of buying something bigger for next season, my budget will be around £7500, I want something that can make good speed but also comfortable below decks for two. I've been advised that an Invicta 26 would be a good buy, any suggestions on an alternative as there aren't any for sale up North! Thanks,
 
I will probably upset someone but I think you will find the Invicta a good solid yacht but performance rather more steady than the Hunter. Moving up to another Hunter such as the Delta will give more room but barely standing headroom. We loved the responsiveness of ours but I will admit the outboard in a well was a pain.
 
I've got an Invicta 26, great sailing boat, tight for three much better for two.

Rumour has it that she will outsail a Contessa 26.

I almost bought a Contessa 26 but thought they were overpriced and even more cramped below. The Invicta has slightly more headroom.

My boat carried me safely from Cardiff to the West Coast of Scotland this year. Great sea boat. Predictable. Except when trying to reverse.

I looked at an Invicta 26 on Windemere and another one up at the Holy Loch, don't know if they are still on the market.

Good luck

Paul
 
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I would recommend something like the Eygthene 24. Ron Holland design, roomy below and on deck, sails well, stay away from boats that have been raced for many years, they'll be in poor condition.

This one gives you an idea of layout and price.

Eygthene 24
 
Thanks for the replies, all very Helpfull, I,ve been keeping my eye on the Blue Invicta "Piffi" for a while, she looks good, but I'm sure i've read somewhere that a survey found osmosis in the hull. She is advertised in several different places. Thanks again.
 
Osmosis needn't be a deal killer. it certainly isn't a boat killer.

To my mind it would depend how bad it was. If I liked the boat in other respects, a few blisters on a boat of that age and budget wouldn't put me off. I might - or might not - do something about them, but I would use them to negotiate hard on the price.

Have a look at this
 
Thanks Steve, the article is very interesting, I've only been sailing for a short time and the word osmosis seems to strike horror in who ever I've mentioned it too. i may speak to the broker about the price.
Cheers.
 
Osmosis

My first boat was an invicta and we had a fantastic time in her. Not very roomy by todays standards, but un most other respects she was a very capable pocket cruiser.

My present boat had osmosis confirmed by the survey when I bought her, enabled me to negotiate down a lot on the asking price. I spent what I saved on new rigging and new sails. Am very pleased with her. I winter the boat ashore every year now and the blisters have all gone. I may or may not treat her for osmosis if/when I sell just to make her more sellable - I should hopefully get the cost (of the treatment) back in the selling price.
 
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