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I am looking for a small trailer-sailer, and I am seriously thinking of buying one or the other; has anyone direct knowledge of how they compare?
All info gratefully received.
All info gratefully received.
Swift 18 vs. Morton Eagle 525
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Topcat47
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The Beaulieu river has an active fleet of Swift 18s, kept at Buckler's Hard. I did consider one about 15 years ago but they were too cramped for me and some were so basic as to rely on bucket & chuck it sanitation (OK for an overnight,I suppose, but vetoed on a cruising boat by SWMBO).
The Swift should sail circles round the Eagle.
The Swift should sail circles round the Eagle.
Seajet
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The Swift is much more of a boat, much faster, prettier and far more seaworthy.
The Eagle / Skipper 17 is a sheltered waters design with creek crawling and overnight capability but IMO that's about it.
I'd definitely go for the Swift; I did know of a boatbuilder with ideas of putting the Swift back into production, don't know what came of it; maybe he's waiting for the recession to go.
The Eagle / Skipper 17 is a sheltered waters design with creek crawling and overnight capability but IMO that's about it.
I'd definitely go for the Swift; I did know of a boatbuilder with ideas of putting the Swift back into production, don't know what came of it; maybe he's waiting for the recession to go.
Skylark
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Another vote for the Swift. A real little boat!
Lakesailor
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The Swift 18 was built to the Micro Cup rules. and the Eagle.....erm....wasn't.
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Please keep me posted if any Swifts near you are likely to come up for sale. Ta! Phil.
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PeteCooper
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Another vote for the Swift - here's the forum from the owners site which often has a few for sale and also gives tips on what to look for:
http://www.swift18.org/Swift18/phpBB2/
http://www.swift18.org/Swift18/phpBB2/