PeteCooper
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So what is your new boat? Somewhere in this thread you said there was another you wanted to buy.
Unrealistic Boat Buyers?
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PeteCooper
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So Phil, what is your new boat to be? I am sure that you said there was one you wanted.
Lakesailor
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I'm looking for a Hunter 19/Europa. Fin. fast, stable, good reputation, cheap to moor (by the metre), good residuals (lost all their value now and sell on condition alone).
I know of a super one which I may be viewing this week. Unfortunately out of the water now.
Any more in my area?
I know of a super one which I may be viewing this week. Unfortunately out of the water now.
Any more in my area?
graham
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Glad you eventually found a genuine buyer.The europas/Hunter 19s have a good reputation for speed and seaworthiness. i think they were designed by Oliver Lee .
If I remember correctly the Europa has slightly higher freeboard and better interior than the 19? Some 19s did ocean passages back in the 70s.
This is worth a read if you havent allready seen ithttp://www.hunterboats.no/historie.htm
If I remember correctly the Europa has slightly higher freeboard and better interior than the 19? Some 19s did ocean passages back in the 70s.
This is worth a read if you havent allready seen ithttp://www.hunterboats.no/historie.htm
PeteCooper
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The Hunter Europa is a wonderful boat, a true classic. I kept one on Windermere in 1988/89 and had many happy hours on her.
Lakesailor
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I've noticed that some are less generous with freeboard, that explains the difference. My wife prefers to be "further from the water".
Someone Darn Sarf is advertising one he claims to have raced with Oliver Lee, the designer, although that doesn't guarantee it's a good boat, just that it's been under stress.
I am going today to look at one in Durham, which is usually on Ullswater, (drat!). I haven't seen it yet but am assured by people who know the boat and owner that it is spot on.
Someone Darn Sarf is advertising one he claims to have raced with Oliver Lee, the designer, although that doesn't guarantee it's a good boat, just that it's been under stress.
I am going today to look at one in Durham, which is usually on Ullswater, (drat!). I haven't seen it yet but am assured by people who know the boat and owner that it is spot on.
PeteCooper
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The Europa has more freeboard than the 19 and was a developement of the 19 intended to give better accomodation. Three of us managed to sleep aboard mine.
