langstonelayabout
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+1 for the Anderson 22. And also I’ll recommend the E-Boat, of which I’ve recently seen a couple of very good examples for sale recently.
Small twenty foot ish all weather sailing boats any names?
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38mess
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A centaur would be pretty hard to beat, always one for sale somewhere
eddystone
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Well if you really want to go full Frank Dye mode, a Wayfarer (roomier cockpit than a F15)
ridgy
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Surprised that nobody has mentioned Don's latest invention which matches the criteria perfectly:
https://www.classglobe580.com/
Why buy a sturdy old boat for 2k when you can spend 5 months of your life and 30k building a new one.
https://www.classglobe580.com/
Why buy a sturdy old boat for 2k when you can spend 5 months of your life and 30k building a new one.
LONG_KEELER
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Bit too big really.
This lad cross channelled an Optimist dinghy.
French boy, 12, makes record English Channel crossing
Birdseye
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No - it was by state support rather like Bavaria - and non tarriff barriers. You'll be telling us next that Renault survived on merit at a time when they made even BL look upmarket and reliable.
The French fight their corner and fight to win. Good for them.
Birdseye
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Seaworthy? Size really does matter in this area
wombat88
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Has anyone mentioned the Jaguar 21?
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Lots of these boats are good for hermits, but if you were to hope for company, maybe a Vancouver 27..
Topcat47
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Don't ignore the Seal 22. Look out for "Shrimpy" (the book) it's a great read and you'll see that almost anything has great potential.
Topcat47
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If you're budget is big enough for aVancouver 27, look at a Nicholson 26 and save yourself a few bob
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Looked at a nic 26 years ago,great boats,bomb proof and the toilet arrangement is very good in a small boatIf you're budget is big enough for aVancouver 27, look at a Nicholson 26 and save yourself a few bob
doug748
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This looks an excellent buy:
Nicholson 26 Used Boat for Sale 1969 | TheYachtMarket
However it's a long way from the 20 foot ish of the original post.
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Nicholson 26 Used Boat for Sale 1969 | TheYachtMarket
However it's a long way from the 20 foot ish of the original post.
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Can you define what you mean by "all weather"?
I think the topic's devolved pretty much to just a "good boat" thread.
When you write, "all weather", I think of being able to sit out if not a storm then, at least, a full on gale and rain. A lot of the boats mentioned are going to require a lot of fixing up to face that. Therefore, attributes I'd be looking for are stuff like; properly sealing hatches, well drained or open cockpits, high bridgedecks, separate/sealed engine compartments, good ability at heaving to, good ratios etc.
Others might argue a goodly sized doghouse to keep you sailing while it gets wet (in which case, you're pretty much stuck with a Colvic Watson).
All or any of those within 20' with good sailing, and especially headroom, is going to be a hard call, so where is your compromise point?
I would not be ashamed to have a Colvic Watson,. You'll find its "Boaty McBoatface" looks will draw attention and make you friends faster than something worth 10 times as much. The 23 will give you a lot more room though.
I think the topic's devolved pretty much to just a "good boat" thread.
When you write, "all weather", I think of being able to sit out if not a storm then, at least, a full on gale and rain. A lot of the boats mentioned are going to require a lot of fixing up to face that. Therefore, attributes I'd be looking for are stuff like; properly sealing hatches, well drained or open cockpits, high bridgedecks, separate/sealed engine compartments, good ability at heaving to, good ratios etc.
Others might argue a goodly sized doghouse to keep you sailing while it gets wet (in which case, you're pretty much stuck with a Colvic Watson).
All or any of those within 20' with good sailing, and especially headroom, is going to be a hard call, so where is your compromise point?
I would not be ashamed to have a Colvic Watson,. You'll find its "Boaty McBoatface" looks will draw attention and make you friends faster than something worth 10 times as much. The 23 will give you a lot more room though.
Bajansailor
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Susan Smillie lives onboard her Nicholson 26 -
Setting sail: one woman's year alone at sea
‘I live alone at sea. Here's how to be happy in isolation’
Setting sail: one woman's year alone at sea
‘I live alone at sea. Here's how to be happy in isolation’
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Well, 6 foot, and the first response went up to 5.
Zagato
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Near double the weight of an IF Boat or Contessa 26
Marieholm International Folkboat. 4740Ib. (Better comparison) Marieholm 26. 5511Ib
Contessa 26. 5400Ib
Nicholson 26. 10280Ib
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Can we recoup back to the original question, as it's something I'm interested in too?
Does the original poster also have a specific use or budget in mind? Is self-built out?
Various Trekka 20s have also done much bravery journeys than I'd even consider, although, in fairness, those that have were generally beefed up builds.
Does the original poster also have a specific use or budget in mind? Is self-built out?
Various Trekka 20s have also done much bravery journeys than I'd even consider, although, in fairness, those that have were generally beefed up builds.
Topcat47
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Albin has some serious miles under her keel, including a trip to the Faroes. She looks Great, too. I suspect her interior is non standard.
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Note the natty fold up submarine/railway carriage sink in photo 8, but a long way away from the original question.