ianhs
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Can anyone recommend/suggest a yacht design which meets the following requirements:
a)reasonably stiff, good sailing ability for coastal waters
b) shallow draft under motor (c.2'6"), and capable of beaching/drying out
c)c.25'-27'
d)capable of doing 14kts under motor with 2 adults
e)light interior with seperate heads and sleeps 4
f)manufactured within last 8 years
g) budget - to c.£25k
Note: She doesn't need to be trailerable, so weight isn't an issue.
I realise that with the motoring requirement, she'll be a compromise, and maybe unachievable, but that can't be helped. I'm already aware of the MacGregor 26 and Odin 820 (and the heated debates about the seaworthiness of such lightweights) so I'm looking for what others to consider.
I've sailed dinghies for 30 years and yachts for 8 years, currently an elderly Moody 30, so this will be a real change!
Thanks
Ian
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a)reasonably stiff, good sailing ability for coastal waters
b) shallow draft under motor (c.2'6"), and capable of beaching/drying out
c)c.25'-27'
d)capable of doing 14kts under motor with 2 adults
e)light interior with seperate heads and sleeps 4
f)manufactured within last 8 years
g) budget - to c.£25k
Note: She doesn't need to be trailerable, so weight isn't an issue.
I realise that with the motoring requirement, she'll be a compromise, and maybe unachievable, but that can't be helped. I'm already aware of the MacGregor 26 and Odin 820 (and the heated debates about the seaworthiness of such lightweights) so I'm looking for what others to consider.
I've sailed dinghies for 30 years and yachts for 8 years, currently an elderly Moody 30, so this will be a real change!
Thanks
Ian
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