Daydream believer
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Cheap deap water moorings & we will be able to lay new ones later this month. Ample depth for a Sadler
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Thoughts on Sadler 25?
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dansaskip
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I had a Sadler 25 for about 12 years (deep fin version). Learnt to sail in her and later passed my yatchmaster in her. Fabulous boat that handled really well. I circumnavigated Ireland in mine and cruised extensively single handed Irish Sea area. I didn't particularly like the dinette arrangement and I added small chart table as it was one feature I think they lack, being a fan of paper charts myself. I overcame the puddle problem on the cockpit seats, caused by water running down the leeward deck and running in via the afterdeck by adding a fillet to the afterdeck to prevent this.
One point I would look out for is the back stay fitting, the deck attachment on many is a U bolt- a weak point- I had one fail so I replaced it with a stainless steel strap bolted on the outside of the transom.
One point I would look out for is the back stay fitting, the deck attachment on many is a U bolt- a weak point- I had one fail so I replaced it with a stainless steel strap bolted on the outside of the transom.
Praxinoscope
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Wouldn't want to swap my 1981 Sadler 25 for anything else, I still think it was one of the best designs and best built boats of its size and type from that period. Have added a few bits of woodwork to the moulded units down below, and fitted cockpit operated single line reefing (on reef one) of the main, but nothing else really changed on its stand configuration.
She still competes well against more recent boats and although I am 6' tall the slightly lower cabin headroom doesn't't seem to be a particular problem.
My only real criticisms are that the tumblehome can be susceptible to minor damage (abrasion). Have often wondered if a rubbing strake could have been incorporated about 12" below the gunnels, to give a bit of protection, and the access to the engine compartment and stern gland is a bit restricted, but this is not unusual for a boat of this size.
The moulded lining works well and even after 18 months of sitting unused on the harbour wall due to 'lockdown' not a sign of condensation down below, although it can be a bit of a pain if you want to fit or re-fit a deck fitting, but there are ways of overcoming this.
The stowage space down below is massive for a boat of this size.
In short the Sadler 25 is in my view top of the list.
She still competes well against more recent boats and although I am 6' tall the slightly lower cabin headroom doesn't't seem to be a particular problem.
My only real criticisms are that the tumblehome can be susceptible to minor damage (abrasion). Have often wondered if a rubbing strake could have been incorporated about 12" below the gunnels, to give a bit of protection, and the access to the engine compartment and stern gland is a bit restricted, but this is not unusual for a boat of this size.
The moulded lining works well and even after 18 months of sitting unused on the harbour wall due to 'lockdown' not a sign of condensation down below, although it can be a bit of a pain if you want to fit or re-fit a deck fitting, but there are ways of overcoming this.
The stowage space down below is massive for a boat of this size.
In short the Sadler 25 is in my view top of the list.
Tradewinds
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Another big fan of the Sadler 25. A terrific pocket cruiser. Ours was bilge keel but sailed well all the same. Anybody know if Three Thirds is still about? When we sold her in '83 she went to Donaghadee.
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awol
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Not possible any more. The RYA have decreed a minimum size and the Sadler 25 is now too small despite it being a brilliant wee vessel. It's all Black Pig's fault for not kow-towing to them.
SaltIre
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Of course the Sadler 25 is actually the Sadler 24 - 24' 4'' or 7.42m. I took great delight in pointing that out to marinas when they tried to overcharge me!
Sadler 25 Yacht | Lucas Yachting
dansaskip
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I had to check on this as I thought it might be just the stupid sort of thing the RYA might do so checked on their website.
Actually the RYA recommendations are still:
"The boat used must be between 7m and 18m (LOA)"
and 7 m equals 22.96ft
so still possible
awol
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You'll be lucky! Possibly for the exam, though I doubt it, but not for Qualifying Passages which has a minimum of 7m LWL Qualifying passages | Exams | Courses & Training | RYA - Royal Yachting Association
gwingn
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Late reply, but we saw her ashore in Christchurch last weekend.
Spotted her by chance but looked quite closely at her as we are looking to find a nice twin keel Sadler 25 at the moment