Wha Chian trawler - UK

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I have taken the bold step of starting off on our family liveaboard/12mth journey. We left NZ in October this year and been in London since then. Planning next phase which is to purchase boat for liveaboard - March 08. I have seen a boat which fits most requirements.
39 Wha Chian trawler.

Q. I will need to re-sell in northern europe. preferably back in UK. Can anyone give a general market perception of tawaineses built vessels in the UK second hand boat market?

I would have preferred a more recognisable boat brand - but the trawler/displacement style (which i have setteled on) are in short supply in the lower med region? Turkey,Greece.

Any and all tips/opinions taken on board.
Cheers
 
Suggest they are in short supply in Greece/Turkey because they are not perceived as being suitable for the style of sailing/living. The majority of liveaboards (by observation) are 30-45ft sailboats, increasingly the euro boats (Bavaria, Beneteau, Jenneau etc) although many UK originated boats are the faithfull Westerlys, Moodys etc. plus Cats. Why? Sailing is generally more benign than northern Europe, full service marinas are relatively rare, much of life is spent at anchor or backed up to a village quay and life is lived outdoors.

Trawler Yachts are good at bashing thru seas, have lots of warm inside living space etc so more suited to cooler northern climes.

There is clearly a market in UK, but it is small and specialist compared say with sailing yachts or planing power. Being Taiwanese should not be a drawback as most of the type come from there.

Hope this helps
 
Hi
I have been sailing for more than 40 years I started of with various yachts but 25years ago I decided to try a motor boats.
My first boats were nelson types semi displacment which i had three then i decided I would like a boat with more accomation so i bought my first trawler 1980 puget sound 34ft but due to marriage problems it was sold.
when i re married I bought a 34ft 1979 trader in that boat we crossed biscay down to porto and returned to n ireland all in a little over 3 weeks.
to answer your questions yes they are a very good boats and re sale value if you buy at a good price is good.
I sold both my trawlers after keeping them for 7 years at 10% above purchase price.
I now have a steel single screw boat steadier than the trawler and not so hard on diesel.
 
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now have a steel single screw boat steadier than the trawler and not so hard on diesel.
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.Sugesting perhaps that you may want to re-think the trawler option. Maybe a good ketch rigged motor /sail. Best of both worlds. Easier sail handling. Generally more sea-kindly.
 
Hi thanks for comments

I need a vessel that is capable of coastal and canal/river cruising. I do not have any raggie experience and prefer the stabiltiy and economy of a displacement. Long term cruising in mind not weekend trips.

I may increase budget to include Traders and newer Grand Banks
 
Hi, you could also consider the well fitted blue water boats built by Chao Tai. There is a 42 foot sailing boat presently for sale on ebay.
Building on earlier replies, these boats appear mainly on the American western seaboard, rather than Europe. As former wooden boat owners we are considering purchasing one for our retirement escape - all the attractions of traditional wood, but with a sensible fiberglass hull.
I wouldnt have thought the deep keel would make this the best boat for the inland waterways.


Paul
 
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