Judders
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The best Yacht under 20\'
This should be a good one.
Swift 18? Foxcub? Hunter Europa?
What's your vote and why?
This should be a good one.
Swift 18? Foxcub? Hunter Europa?
What's your vote and why?
The best Yacht under 20'
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steve350
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Re: The best Yacht under 20\'
Hurley 18: feels like a yacht rather than a dinghy with its long deep keel and heavy displacement (for its length). I owned a Europa and a Hurley 18, I felt more secure in the Hurley when the seas got up.
Hurley 18: feels like a yacht rather than a dinghy with its long deep keel and heavy displacement (for its length). I owned a Europa and a Hurley 18, I felt more secure in the Hurley when the seas got up.
David_Jersey
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Re: The best Yacht under 20\'
20 foot?
Well, if that stretched to 20' 9" I would have said Corribee - IMO the best <u>yacht</u> of that size.
I still miss mine /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
But whether you need a yacht or merely a boat with sails /forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif depends on intended use..........
20 foot?
Well, if that stretched to 20' 9" I would have said Corribee - IMO the best <u>yacht</u> of that size.
I still miss mine /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
But whether you need a yacht or merely a boat with sails /forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif depends on intended use..........
Salty John
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Re: The best Yacht under 20\'
ComPac 19.
ComPac 19.
JimC
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Re: The best Yacht under 20\'
Leisure 17, especially the SL version.
Leisure 17, especially the SL version.
Flossdog
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Re: The best Yacht under 20\'
If that is LWL then the Splinter has to be the clear winner. It is a true mini cruiser/racer. Won the Round the Island back in the sixties.
If that is LWL then the Splinter has to be the clear winner. It is a true mini cruiser/racer. Won the Round the Island back in the sixties.
BlackJacksGaff
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Re: The best Yacht under 20\'
Okay, so not a yacht, but just under 20' if you don't count the bowsprit.
And Why ? Cos she looks after me !
Okay, so not a yacht, but just under 20' if you don't count the bowsprit.
And Why ? Cos she looks after me !
snowleopard
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Re: The best Yacht under 20\'
How about a Cornish Shrimper?
How about a Cornish Shrimper?
nathanlee
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Re: The best Yacht under 20\'
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Well, if that stretched to 20' 9" I would have said Corribee - IMO the best <u>yacht</u> of that size.
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I couldn't agree more /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
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Well, if that stretched to 20' 9" I would have said Corribee - IMO the best <u>yacht</u> of that size.
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I couldn't agree more /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
mtb
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Re: The best Yacht under 20\'
matilda 6m
wide beam bilge keels very stable
cheap mooring, my fee for year was £250
bad points
doesnt point up to well and needs at least good breeze to get any where
cheers
Mick
matilda 6m
wide beam bilge keels very stable
cheap mooring, my fee for year was £250
bad points
doesnt point up to well and needs at least good breeze to get any where
cheers
Mick
bluemoongaffer
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Re: The best Yacht under 20\'
Golant Gaffer
Hope this image thing works!
Just under 6m without bowsprit
Golant Gaffer
Hope this image thing works!
Just under 6m without bowsprit
Twister_Ken
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Re: The best Yacht under 20\'
Best for what?
How about a Memory 19?
A Hunter Minstrel
Or a Jeanneau Sun 2000
Best for what?
How about a Memory 19?
A Hunter Minstrel
Or a Jeanneau Sun 2000
holly1
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Re: The best Yacht under 20\'
Golant gaffer looks nice
Golant gaffer looks nice
snooks
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Re: The best Yacht under 20\'
I had tonnes of fun in a Red Fox 200 /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
I had tonnes of fun in a Red Fox 200 /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Blueboatman
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Re: The best Yacht under 20\'
The smaller the boat, the greater the fun...Its just sooo true..My first boat was 40 ft of designer wet rot (knackered Fife), my last boat was wizzy 28 fin and skeg with good sails, but, my junkrig Corribee, oh dear...
I miss mine too /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
Did everything I asked of it and then some, taught loads of landlubbers the basics of sailing in it, and was vice free and well nailed together in spite of Newbridges variable reputation and knackered old molds.. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
In spite of kind of hankering after a Co32 or Sadler 34, the next boat is gonna realistically be a Shrimper 19--and there ain't a lot of price difference between some of those until you factor in bloody moorings and visitors 'charges' /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
The smaller the boat, the greater the fun...Its just sooo true..My first boat was 40 ft of designer wet rot (knackered Fife), my last boat was wizzy 28 fin and skeg with good sails, but, my junkrig Corribee, oh dear...
I miss mine too /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
Did everything I asked of it and then some, taught loads of landlubbers the basics of sailing in it, and was vice free and well nailed together in spite of Newbridges variable reputation and knackered old molds.. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
In spite of kind of hankering after a Co32 or Sadler 34, the next boat is gonna realistically be a Shrimper 19--and there ain't a lot of price difference between some of those until you factor in bloody moorings and visitors 'charges' /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
Rabbie
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Re: The best Yacht under 20\'
Of the dozen or so under 20 footers I have owned over the past 30 years, for good safe sailing qualities, accommodation, everything, I rate both my Sunstar 18s. This one was so good, I bought another! I also loved my junkie Corribee, but she was over 20'.
'Bobbys Girl'
Of the dozen or so under 20 footers I have owned over the past 30 years, for good safe sailing qualities, accommodation, everything, I rate both my Sunstar 18s. This one was so good, I bought another! I also loved my junkie Corribee, but she was over 20'.
'Bobbys Girl'
fastjedi
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Re: The best Yacht under 20\'
If you want a boat that is modern, good value and great to sail, get a micro cup boat. We had a Gem Micro 18. Accomadation for two adults and a child in resonable comfort.
The Swift 18 is basiclly a posh Micro Cup boat and tend to change hands at £1 - 2K more
If you want a boat that is modern, good value and great to sail, get a micro cup boat. We had a Gem Micro 18. Accomadation for two adults and a child in resonable comfort.
The Swift 18 is basiclly a posh Micro Cup boat and tend to change hands at £1 - 2K more
BlueSkyNick
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Re: The best Yacht under 20\'
depends on best at what, and how much?
In the 70's my father bought a Prelude which was a bit tender, but brother and I had some good fun, and won a couple of trophies too.
depends on best at what, and how much?
In the 70's my father bought a Prelude which was a bit tender, but brother and I had some good fun, and won a couple of trophies too.
graham
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Re: The best Yacht under 20\'
I was scrolling down to see if anyone mentions the Prelude. I have sailed the dropkeel version and think they are great,Fast and Seaworthy for their size. A friend of mine sailed his twinkeel version from South Wales to Ireland and back on a summer cruise,
I was scrolling down to see if anyone mentions the Prelude. I have sailed the dropkeel version and think they are great,Fast and Seaworthy for their size. A friend of mine sailed his twinkeel version from South Wales to Ireland and back on a summer cruise,
BlueSkyNick
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Re: The best Yacht under 20\'
ours was twin keeled to sit on the sand/mud in Saundersfoot harbour. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
ours was twin keeled to sit on the sand/mud in Saundersfoot harbour. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
