seumask
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Second the Hunter Delta, simple and sails exceptionaly well.
Small lift keel/shoal draft yacht recommendations
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Rafiki
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A different one - Red Fox, twin lifting leeboards, frees up space in the cabin.
wombat88
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And the Jaguar 21...which has even been known to plane...
mrming
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This is a great suggestion at the smaller end of your stated size range - Red Fox 200e
davidpbo
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Wouldn't that have the same issues as the Tonic re. Headlining I think they are just variations on theme. Not sure they are not out of the same molds.
James W
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Thanks everyone for some fine suggestions! Definitely going to keep looking at the Etaps, but and widening the search now too!
James W
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I really like the MG Spring, but they appear to be like Hen’s teeth!
mrming
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The First 235 is a totally different boat to the Jeanneau Tonic. Designed by Finot and based on a early mini transat design. There is in indeed headlining, but not everywhere. Just under the decks and either side of the companionway. Overhead is a fibreglass liner. The boat otherwise fits the brief very well - particularly from the sailing point of view. It has a long waterline for it’s length and plenty of sail area so it’s very quick.
Jim@sea
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Last year I bought a 24ft American Boat. A Hunter Legend 240. It was built in 1997 and is in very good condition. And they are cheap. It came on an American Trailer . I only looked at it because it was near me and came with a mooring on a Lake not far away. So I had to go and see it. I was impressed with its condition, No osmosis. (in 1982 I bought a 9 year old Nauticat 33 which had osmosis ) Even the 23 year old Tohatsu ran perfectly. I thought the American Trailer would be rubbish, Its very good, the Importer obviously had it modified to be towed on UK roads as it has a UK axle with UK hubs and brake shoes.
I have had Indenspention Trailers and various new Farm Trailers and this US trailer is a real bit of kit, Big section steel and no rust.
We were able to plonk it in the water and go sailing. Lifting Keel. An Owners Association which is only £20 a year.
In my opinion these boats are under rated.
I have had Indenspention Trailers and various new Farm Trailers and this US trailer is a real bit of kit, Big section steel and no rust.
We were able to plonk it in the water and go sailing. Lifting Keel. An Owners Association which is only £20 a year.
In my opinion these boats are under rated.
bluerm166
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If an Etap then a model with a lift keel of the type that involves up to 100 winds at the mast to lift would make things very difficult for a mud berth -obviously not so for a wet marina berth.
James W
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The First 235 does look a proper little yacht, and would be a lot of fun. I also like the look of the Sun Odyssey 24.2, does anyone have any thoughts on those?