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Just done the deal on my 'new' seal 22, thanks for the hints on boat movers and trailering.
I guess that insurnace would be ' a good thing' and I am become aware that insurance for 'on the water' issues is not the whole story if I am going to move the boat myself.
Is there any recent experience of insurance ( and recommendations) relevent specifically to trailer sailers. And what happens to my vehicle insurance.
Also any kind words ( no doom and gloom to spoil my day!!) about the Seal 22.
We will be sailing initially on Kielder water.
Thanks guys.
 
Two things to check:-

1) That your boat insurance covers road transit and the trailer (ince third party whilst being towed)

2) That your car insurance covers the car whilst towing (some don't).

For further advice try the trail sail association, although not up to the minute their website has some good advice on all things to do with trail sailing. http://homepages.rya-online.net/trail-sail/index.html
 
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pcatterall said:
Just done the deal on my 'new' seal 22, thanks for the hints on boat movers and trailering.
I guess that insurnace would be ' a good thing' and I am become aware that insurance for 'on the water' issues is not the whole story if I am going to move the boat myself.
Is there any recent experience of insurance ( and recommendations) relevent specifically to trailer sailers. And what happens to my vehicle insurance.
Also any kind words ( no doom and gloom to spoil my day!!) about the Seal 22.
We will be sailing initially on Kielder water.
Thanks guys.
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I am in the same boat (excuise pun) have just bought a Voyager 14. My previous insurers were Yachtline so will try them first. Craft insure also very reasonable. I will follow this thread with interest.

Cheers Graham
 
The Seal 22 is an excellent boat. Good choice, I'm sure you wil have a lot of fun in it on Kielder. Join the Parker & Seal Association where you will find lots of good advice and help.

http://www.parkerseal.org.uk/

I'm with Saga for my Dehler 22 ft Trailer Sailer, and in view of comments above I await my renewal with some trepidation. I've never claimed in four years, and so far the premium has been very reasonable. I'm currently on Rutland Water, but likely moving up North to the Seaside this year (Its between Seaham and Bridlington at present)

Just a heads up if you try Saga..or anyone. When I first contacted them they insisted on a survey, So I got a survey (no bad thing really just ££)..then when I sent them the survey they said I didn't need one. Given the overall value of a Seal 22 you should argue with anyone who insists on a survey. You are a very small financial risk.

Tim
 
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A fine boat they were built here in West Australia 30 years back. I had a friend (elderly) who had one he did several trips to Geraldton about 250Nm up the coast single handed. Sadly on one trip he must have gone to sleep at the wrong time as the boat was found sunk and he drowned. It is known as the Shipwreck coast with many reefs.(He didn't have autopilot or GPS) A sad story, no not totally he went at an appropriate time in the way he would have wanted. olewill
 
By coincidence, I read the PBO report(aug 96) on the Seal 22, as a used buy, yesterday. Special mention of the keel lifting gear. Needs frequent checking, esp the small sheaves that the ss strops pass over. Overall very positive.
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Friends of mine have a Seal 22 in Christchurch harbour and are well pleased with theirs. As mentioned the lifting gear for the centreboard will need checking from time to time,but this apart, they are pretty sound boats and good performers, with 5Kts easily attained and exceeded in moderate winds F2-3.
The addition of a suitable outboard engine in the well needs thinking about especially if taking the ground regularly;power should be about 8-10 HP if strong winds and tides are to be encountered, else, a 5HP will get you home. (They have both!)
A cruising chute or spinnaker will give an exciting sail - after some practice.
Get as much of the rope works led back to the cockpit as you can ,including slab reefing on the main.
We reef 1st,and 2nd, before reducing the genoa, the boat points well and stays upright then.
I'm sure you'll enjoy her.

ianat182
 
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