Boomshanka
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I've recently sold and I'm having a complete rethink about which boat would now best suit my needs. One thing I've realised is that buying a boat is one thing (I've had two in the past), but the exposure to ongoing known and unknown expenses and time commitments of owning and keeping a 30 footer was becoming too stressful. So I'm going right back to basics (I think). I'm looking for a small, capable, sea-worthy sailing boat with a cuddy or small cabin to get out of the weather at an anchorage. Easy to single hand, but room for one or both kids to come along. Pottering around the Solent/Itchen/Hamble/Beaulieu/Langstone/Chichester. Marina or swinging mooring during the summer, home in a double garage for winter. So... I'm thinking of a West Wight Potter 15.
Any thoughts/experiences on this boat? Any other similar models I could consider? Would a 2.5Hp outboard be enough for a 15 footer (with about 400 KG all up) in the Solent - seems 'light' on power to me? I want to buy a boat that's new or maybe a year or two old. Any views would be much appreciated.
Any thoughts/experiences on this boat? Any other similar models I could consider? Would a 2.5Hp outboard be enough for a 15 footer (with about 400 KG all up) in the Solent - seems 'light' on power to me? I want to buy a boat that's new or maybe a year or two old. Any views would be much appreciated.