Small twenty foot ish all weather sailing boats any names?

Mark-1 said:
What specifically would be the point of failure you'd be concerned about? (Serious question.)
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Many points - rig failure, size of chain plates, thickness of the grp especially in areas of load. I had/knew of all these fail on bigger Beneteau's that were raced/pushed hard in strong conditions.
 
E39mad said:
Many points - rig failure, size of chain plates, thickness of the grp especially in areas of load. I had/knew of all these fail on bigger Beneteau's that were raced/pushed hard in strong conditions.
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What's wrong with the chainplates on the first 21? On some of the MABs suggested above the chain plates are just bolted through the deck backed by a bit of wood. I can't believe a First 21 isn't significantly better than that.

...and I'm pretty sure the chainplates on modern larger Beneteaus are tied into a tray in the hull. Can't get stronger than that.
 
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MOBY2 said:
Could do worse than a Trident 24, come with 3 different keel configurations .
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We had a Trident 24, as an in-between boat, for just one season, three years ago.

A lovely, proper, seakindly boat, with pleasing performance, good looks, and very workable accommodation for two.

The furthest she took us was Weymouth in the wild west, and Woodbridge in the far north.

I often regret selling her.
 
Some really nice little boats there but way beyond my bodging skills to create probably I would have to go the route of Rodger what’s his name and buy an old boat and modify it mainly on the deck structure such as reducing window size,reduction in cockpit size and storm proof companion way but I must admit to liking theHavisfidra design.................but being. In rural Galicia it will remain a thought whilst I toil at more mundane activities ?
 
Lots of suggestions, lots of boats. I have a Corribee 21 which performs very well, and is more capable than I am! A Hurley of similar size would give you more room below.

The critical thing is what is available in your area. Getting a small boat from one end of the county to the other can cost more than it's worth. So my suggestion is to look around at what's available, see which you like and re-post here with a shortlist.

You can only buy a boat that's available, reasonably local and for sale. I bought a Corribee because a friend had one for sale. There weren't many small boats for sale, and to be honest, it's getting harder to find sub-26' boats for sale.
 
STATUE said:
Victoria Frances 26 - a real double ender that will take you safely across the Atlantic, if you ask her nicely !
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But, as I said before, much bigger (and much heavier) than the size of boat the OP is asking about. Which is why I recommended a Jouster like what I had before, rather than a Victoria 26 like what I have now.
 
Seriously, does nayone really believe in the idea of an 'all weather 20ft boat'?
I'd recommend a dose of reality.
There are many small boats which will cope with 'a lot of weather'.
But 'all weather' is more than that (and arguably getting worse!).
 
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