Small sailing boats suitable for comfortable part time living.

[shan]

Beneteau First 26 has a very similar set up t the fantasia - and can be customised quite well. I should know .

See post 53#: http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?473815-Hi-New-here-New-to-boating-Need-advice/page6

 

[Kraftykid]

Beneteau First 26 has a very similar set up t the fantasia - and can be customised quite well. I should know .

See post 53#: http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?473815-Hi-New-here-New-to-boating-Need-advice/page6

yep , that was the other model of yachts I was looking at , both had very similar layouts and very similar performance, and to me it looked like they both had equal amounts of advantages and disadvantages so it came down to whichever came onto the market at the right price first and fate took its turn.

 

[shan]

We were open minded but the Bene was available first... but agreed, very similar boats.

 

[steve yates]

I'd like to to throw the Jeanneau fantasia 27 into the mix,
double aft cabin keeps sleeping separate to everything else , nice comfy seating and dinning area , separate heads to aft which I find useful when single handing. proper chart table is a nice place to work and also gives the boat a 'Pro'er big boat feel' , has a double in the forepeak as well which can be sectioned off with a curtain if fitted, I mainly use this area for sail and bag storage as it is sectioned off by a folding backboard to allow a U shape around the table for seating. the seat benches are also counted as berths bringing her sleeping total to six , i've slept on all the bunks and all have had more than adequate room , especially the aft double (i'm just over six foot). galley area is great , you can sit on companion way step to cook , has a deep fridge with a freezer compartment and lots of cupboard storage.
head room is a little under 6ft but having upgraded from an 18ft Foxcub which I couldn't even sit up in I barely even notice I cant stand bolt upright and the yacht feels mahoosive.

on deck you have a nice protected cockpit , not too big but big enough for three people to operate in (max i've had in there when racing) she has nice wide side decks and a nice big flatish foredeck , these make her very safe for short handed sailing as your not tripping over things on deck or battling with the coach roof for fore deck operating area. the mainsail boom dosen't intrude too far into the cockpit meaning you can stand up in most places and not worry about being twatted over the head. cockpit also a very comfy area for long distance sailing. and shes pretty fast averaging in a good breeze about 7.5 knots , and thats with loads of spare diesel , two tv's numerous heaters , food lots of water and the extra weight of the stainless holding tank.

only downside is the fact that too keep the space inside to the max and keep weight down shes only fitted with a small engine (yanmar 1GM10) kicking out a whole 9HP.... Which against tides struggles but normally does about 4-5knots , but then again we are sailors and shouldn't really be trying to fight tides , but when your hand is forced it can be infuriating spending an hour trying to get into a harbour going 1knot over ground.

the best part is I got lucky with mine and only paid £5,500 but they normally seem to go for around £8k-£10k.

If you'd like to look around one and go for a sail I am based in Portsmouth and would be more than happy to show you my boat to give you an idea.

Thx, I'm in Essex alas. Also, I'd have to get as lucky and get the price right down

 

[Kraftykid]

Thx, I'm in Essex alas. Also, I'd have to get as lucky and get the price right down

It all comes down to luck , patience and persistance. I was looking for a new yacht for two odd years and had been keeping an eye out for 3ish years , checking ebay , gumtree and brokers every day. one morning I was looking at gumtree , found the yacht and went to see it later that day. just after I purchased it I was informed that just after I called someone else had and there had been many other enquiries but I got lucky and the lovely couple selling it liked me and wanted it to go to me so turned others away and even dropped the price for me , and even threw in loads of extras.

so I wish you the best of luck and I'm sure the right one will come along and you'll know when it does , in my search I went as far as the lake district and ended up buying a yacht in the harbour next to the one I sail out of.

 

[CatkinMark]

Hi, I lived on my Cornish crabber cutter 24 for weeks at a time. Relatively high coach roof, heating, all mod cons and very comfortable.
https://www.ancasta.com/boats-for-s...=4NePSE7gekXnq@LSzVe0N@d5eUNrsCYzsWVyj7NqsnY=

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JnWxBqaFB8

 

[steve yates]

looks lovely, but I'd be after a bluewater cruiser at that price point good luck selling her though.

 

[Pete7]

I'd like to to throw the Jeanneau fantasia 27 into the mix,
.

Something like this perhaps and not a million miles from were its needed.
https://www.gumtree.com/p/boats-kayaks-jet-skis/jeanneau-fantasia-27ft-sail-boat/1165719554

 

[steve yates]

Something like this perhaps and not a million miles from were its needed.
https://www.gumtree.com/p/boats-kayaks-jet-skis/jeanneau-fantasia-27ft-sail-boat/1165719554

Funnily enough I tried to go see that last week but had too much to do on bethfran and couldnt spare the time that day. Already had an appt the next day to look at a westerly longbow, which i have bought, so i am all sorted now, on a much bigher boat than i expected to afford, such is the reality of trying to sell boats dating from the 70's.
Thx for all the help folks, cue more liveaboard questions now

 

[Kelpie]

Congratulations on the new boat!