Victoria 30

Re: Contessa 32

I think I would tend to agree with you about the co32 but they have proved themselves as seaworthy boats although rather wet apparently. At the risk of
provoking an argument I would have thought that the sadler 32 was a better
prospect but I havn't sailed on either of them. However, I'm not really looking for a 32 footer it's a bit too big.

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thanks, but thats a few years before my collection of PBO's begins and I can't seem to locate a reprint of the article any idea what conclusion he reached about the sailing qualities?

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Re: Contessa 32

Most people here have some sort of axe to grind - perhaps me included.
The Contessa 32 is a very capable boat - but rather old-fashioned and 'narrow', and my learning curve went through some very tired looking examples.
The difference between 30 and 32 ft is not significant (the Sadler 32 is 31ft 6"), but your original post/idea of a Victoria 30 is difficult to fault. My only reservation is that it is quite expensive, but it will also hold a good value if you maintain it.
The Seacracker 33 is also very narrow and upto 3 ft is behind the tiller so rather nominal.
Good luck.


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Re: Contessa 32

If you don't think 2 foot is very significant you obviously don't berth at the same marina that I do.

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Yes I agree they are very attractive looking boats, I think that I've seen most of the ones that are up for sale at the moment. However, all the owners that I've spoken to seem to have differing accounts of their sailing qualities and I haven't been able to try one for myself.

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Re: Contessa 32

I'd just like to point out to members of the forum that these marina figures are totally bogus, the weather/tides are horrendous, visiting yotties are shot on sight, and frankly you're better keeping well away from here....

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Its pretty near the start of my collection too.

Unfortunately R.W. did not summarise his findings but he dosn't seem to have made any serious negative comments. The final sentences read:
For those used to nippy, responsive lightwieghts, this 'serious' cruiser will take a little getting used to. On the other side of the coin, she's no sluggard under sail, and her rugged feel and powerful, easy going gait inspire confidence.

I'm experimenting with an old 2nd hand scanner at the moment perhaps I can scan the article and e-mail it to you. Not making any promises but if you PM your e-mail address I'll give it a try.

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Re: Co 32 not a long keeler

No - I think you got the wrong end of the stick here. The Centurion 32 was designed by Holman and Pye and built by Henri Wauquiez - I know this as I still have the original sales brochure which came with the boat.

As for the Twister - of course this was designed by Kim Holman - I thought everybody knew this.

Regards, Jeff.

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Re: on the basis

Quite so. Victoria was also reviewed in YM when launched though I don't have the details of when here at the show. Try Copy Shop.
Victoria 30 was a good, seaworthy boat. Build quality did vary a bit towards the end but less so than the 34, in my view.

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Imitation being the sincerest form of flattery

when you consider David Sadler (snr) designed the Co26, Kim Holman the Stella as replacements/improvements on the folkboat - shouldn't one mention Knud Olsen, Jac Iverson and the man who pulled the Scandanavian Yacht Association Designs together - Tord Sunden.

They're still going strong, have been built in nearly every european country and are, without doubt, objectively the greatest yacht design ever.

Disclaimer - I neither own nor sail a Folkboat (they're too slow, small and damp) but I've seen them nearly everywhere and they've been everywhere.

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