Suggestions for long leel yachts

[Bettyblue]

I currently sail a Beneteau 331 and have been very happy with it. I am now planning to sail more and am considering a long keel boat for the intended longer distances. I am looking at heavy displacement boats like the Saltram, Hans Christian and Tayana at approximately £50,000. Does anyone have any other suggestions for long keel boats that can be sailed shorthanded and by a couple? Thanks.

 

[damo]

Dozens of them /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

To start you off, check out Warrior, Challenger and Voyager 35's, and newer Challenger and Voyager 40's ( owners website )

and check out this on the Liveaboard forum ideal cruisers

 

[SoSageofLorn]

Vancouver; Pacific seacraft Creelock;

 

[Talbot]

Island Packet is a really nice range

http://www.bonyachts.com/en/index.php

 

[npf1]

http://www.havsula.co.uk/ looks to be good value.

BTW - I'm not an interested party, just came across whilst web browsing and thought it seemed a bargain.

 

[captainslarty]

Hi Sir, also consider a modified full keel. sometimes referred to as long fin with skeg hung rudder. Best of both worlds really. Heaves to beautifully as well.

 

[Goldie]

Re: Suggestions for long keel yachts

Some good suggestions already, although I fear that the IP range and the Voyager 40 (long fin, not long keel) may be a tad on the high side of your planned budget. I would add to your list the Moody Halberdier, Nicholson 38, the Biscay 36 (OK, I'm biased) or, although a (long) fin keel, the Nicholson 35 and 39.

After a modern and relatively voluminous boat, you will notice the difference in accommodation, particularly in the aft cockpit boats. Good luck with the search.

 

[Dyflin]

Fjord MS33 , nice looking boat.

 

[doug748]

Re: Suggestions for long keel yachts

Yes, the long fin Nicholson 35 looks a fine boat. For more accommodation you might be able to nail an origianal Bowman 40, very attractive.

 

[Goldie]

Re: Suggestions for long keel yachts

Indeed - or a Giles 38.

 

[mickshep]

Depending where you intend setting off from/to, Some very good deals over in the US, Do a search on INGRID 38, Pain in arse if wanting to stay in EU but worth considering if intending so sell up and go, Good luck, Mike.

 

[davies]

Re Island Packets: the older ones are quite nice, but some of the newer models are very beamy, have a surprisingly low ballast ratio and AVS and are really more motorsailors than long-distance cruisers. Mind you, they are fitted out to very high quality!

 

[Georgio]

Rustler 36 have a strong following, well built and look nice.

 

[richardm47]

How do people rate the Halberg Rassy Rasmus 35? From about 30 years ago, their first volume model, very solidly built. Separate aft cabin - access only through cockpit may be a disadvantage. Several for sale at good prices in USA.

 

[pvb]

HR Rasmus...

You may have seen it, but there's loads of Rasmus information including photos here on the Classic HR website. They are, as you say, very solidly built. If you're interested in buying one, you might send a PM to suzyrosyworzy, who I believe used to own one.

 

[castaway]

Moody Halberdier.

Getting on a bit now but some nicely owned and upgraded yachts come available.. £50k would get a very nice example.

These boats have sailed the world.

See the owners group:

http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/Halberdiers/

Regards Nick

 

[dt4134]

You could add the Fantasi 37 to your list if you can find any for sale.

 

[William_H]

I am not sure that a long keel yacht has the advantages even in longdistance cruising to make it worth changing. An autopilot and spare will give you easier management and the performance of the fin keel will bean advantage. So I suggest stick with what you have got and just do it. olewill

 

[Pye_End]

Tradewind.

 

[Gazza]

I'd seriously consider a Vancouver - I did a singlehanded transatlantic in my 32 with no worries.

By sheer coincidence, I'm thinking of selling her this year - mail me if interested.