dedwards
Well-Known Member
As we have spent some time looking for our first boat without an incredible amount of success, I thought its about time I do my 'which boat?' post. So, please, make a suggestion.
Firstly the rules: it must be no larger than 30 ft, preferably under 9m and our budget is (nearly) 20k for a tidy example.
As we are planning on spending weekends and hols aboard our priority is sleeping comfort. Swimbo wants a good double with good headroom, while I want one with good feet room (most forepeaks seem to only have room for 2 feet, not 4) so to keep us both happy, I think we need two good doubles, one of which can be in the saloon. This will also be handy for guests.
we're not bothered by keel type and as we have learnt to sail on bavarias, sailing quality isnt really that much of an issue. Swimbo doesnt want anything too skittish but as we won't be going out in high winds, good light wind performance is useful.
Finally, swimbo doesnt like boats where the galley worksurface forms one of the steps to the cockpit.
Do you think we're being a bit too picky?
Firstly the rules: it must be no larger than 30 ft, preferably under 9m and our budget is (nearly) 20k for a tidy example.
As we are planning on spending weekends and hols aboard our priority is sleeping comfort. Swimbo wants a good double with good headroom, while I want one with good feet room (most forepeaks seem to only have room for 2 feet, not 4) so to keep us both happy, I think we need two good doubles, one of which can be in the saloon. This will also be handy for guests.
we're not bothered by keel type and as we have learnt to sail on bavarias, sailing quality isnt really that much of an issue. Swimbo doesnt want anything too skittish but as we won't be going out in high winds, good light wind performance is useful.
Finally, swimbo doesnt like boats where the galley worksurface forms one of the steps to the cockpit.
Do you think we're being a bit too picky?
