What new boat

[atelford]

In the next few seasons I will be starting to look for a bigger boat. I currently have a Leisure 17 SL. I will be looking for something with a roomier cabin (head standing great but not fussed) a small galley, heads, a good berth, a table with somewhere to fit one or two people round it and most importantly... a diesel engine (having the prop behind the rudder and having to lean over the stern to adjust speed is starting to annoy me). Ideally it would be 25 ft or under and CHEAP !. I know its asking alot for so many features but im sure someone maybe has a few ideas. The leisure 23sl is tempting but would be interested to hear thoughts.

 

[fireball]

you want my Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30..... not quite under 25' .... but you could fit quite a few round the table - important when entertaining wine/whisky bringing guests!! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[colingr]

Ah but he said cheap /forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif

 

[Dyflin]

Galleon 22

Snapdragon 24

Anderson 22 (no inboard but a great boat)

Vivacity 24

or even a Sabre 27 (outboard again)

But I would put the humble Leisure above them all, the L23 is a terrific boat and there are so many to choose from

 

[sailorman]

Oyster 26
Sadler 25/26
Pegasus 800 or 700
Trapper 300 (1 for sale Orwell Yacht Club reasonable offer will secure)
Centaur
Seawolf 26
GRP Kestral
Pandora 23 or International

 

[fireball]

We're not CHEAP - just good value!! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[Georgio]

GK24, lots of boat for not a lot of cash, well built and very fast for it's size. I did some very fast and windy passages in mine before I sold it.

Engine - Some inboard, some outboard.

Rig - Some masthead, some fractinal. The fractional is probably a bit more of a handfull.

Keel - Most were 5' Iron Keel, but there are a few with a 4' keel

Lot's of sitting headroom but there is no way you will stand, however the beam makes the internal space very good for a 24' boat.

 

[earlybird]

A Tomahawk ticks your boxes. Quite a few to choose from. F/K or B/K, sails reasonably well, the F/K being better.

 

[seumask]

Not all Outboard powered boats have prop behind the rudder, some eg Hunter Horizon 23 have it in the seat locker, or infront of the rudder, etap 22. Outboards can work well for small boats. I use one in a locker and its great economical easy to service set up.

 

[Billjratt]

Seamaster 23?

 

[Twister_Ken]

Hunter in parlour, sorry Hunter Impala. Outboard, in a well, but some with inboards. 28' feet of David Thomas design. Sort of like a big Sonata. Still capable of collecting tin in racing, but a good fast cruiser.

 

[biscuit]

Hustler 25.5: faster than most of above, stiff, nice looking, cheap to run.

 

[sailorman]

Yes another Fine Holman & Pye Design

 

[atelford]

Firefly, you raise a good point. I havent seen to many that have a well in the cockpit but i will defintely make it an option as it is cheaper.

 

[tel1]

you want my westerly!!
http://www.apolloduck.com/display.phtml?aid=103059

 

[Trop Cher]

Macwester Rowan Crown will fit most of your needs how about this one which has just been sold for a bargain price of £2000. Someone's done really well!

http://www.sailing-boats-for-sale.com/sail_boat_12663.aspx

 

[simonfraser]

standing head room in a small boat, how much time do you spend standing up inside the boat ?
get one that sails well imho.

 

[NOHOH]

Look at Page 8 of the current Yachting Monthly

 

[baggypipes]

we too had a L17 great little boat. then progressed onto a 23sl stick with the leisures you cant go wrong

 

[atelford]

Leisure 23 SL it is... although.... that Rowan.......................