longjohnsilver
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Thanks Rich, saw that yesterday on boats and outboards.
And thanks to everyone for their thoughts.
And thanks to everyone for their thoughts.
Which motor sailer
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Sgeir
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Oddly enough, Mme Sgeir pointed me in the direction of this steel Roamer 38, which I suspect may be owned by a Forumite.
If it's the boat we're thinking of, we've both thought of it as a comfortable looking sea-kindly boat for long-term cruising, although, if we made the jump, I expect we would be trading sailing performance for comfort. On the market just a couple of years too early.
I lusted after it while it was on the hard at Ardrossan last winter, and then kept on seeing it in some pleasant west coast anchorages eg Loch Aline, Plockton etc...
If it's the boat we're thinking of, we've both thought of it as a comfortable looking sea-kindly boat for long-term cruising, although, if we made the jump, I expect we would be trading sailing performance for comfort. On the market just a couple of years too early.
I lusted after it while it was on the hard at Ardrossan last winter, and then kept on seeing it in some pleasant west coast anchorages eg Loch Aline, Plockton etc...
Rob_Webb
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Most of bricks suggested here are dated designs which will offer you the worst of both worlds. Much better go for a modern DS design cos most modern yachts have such large aux power units these days that they will motor faster than their longkeel m/s counterparts.
And if you really want the best of both worlds you should check this out
And if you really want the best of both worlds you should check this out
Twister_Ken
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Yerbut they'll probably bash about something rotten in a seaway.
Sgeir
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most modern yachts have such large aux power units these days that they will motor faster than their longkeel m/s counterparts.
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<ul type="square">Mermaid 4cyl 4 litre 80 hp. and starts instantly every time.
Fuel consumption about 1.00 gal per hour at 6 knots
Top speed under engine 8 knots[/list]
[/ QUOTE ] Why would I want to motor faster?
I've seen some very good DS boats, but I tend to think that a lot of the better ones are one-off builds rather than production boats, although I liked the look of the Nic that Para mentioned.
However, our choices of sailing areas are in northern latitudes, particularly west of Scotland and Ireland, with a longer term intention to follow Chris_E to Scandiwegian waters. To me, the Nic and the Swan (was it ackshully a motor sailer? Can't remember), look like good solid boats for those waters, as does the Roamer. Really down to personal preference and choice of aesthetics.
Anyway, I'm perfectly content with my sleek sea-friendy greyhound of a Roberts 34, at least I think that's how Claymore described it, for the time being. Maybe, in two or three years we could be interested in something more salubrious. But there again, maybe not.
most modern yachts have such large aux power units these days that they will motor faster than their longkeel m/s counterparts.
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<ul type="square">Mermaid 4cyl 4 litre 80 hp. and starts instantly every time.
Fuel consumption about 1.00 gal per hour at 6 knots
Top speed under engine 8 knots[/list]
[/ QUOTE ] Why would I want to motor faster?
I've seen some very good DS boats, but I tend to think that a lot of the better ones are one-off builds rather than production boats, although I liked the look of the Nic that Para mentioned.
However, our choices of sailing areas are in northern latitudes, particularly west of Scotland and Ireland, with a longer term intention to follow Chris_E to Scandiwegian waters. To me, the Nic and the Swan (was it ackshully a motor sailer? Can't remember), look like good solid boats for those waters, as does the Roamer. Really down to personal preference and choice of aesthetics.
Anyway, I'm perfectly content with my sleek sea-friendy greyhound of a Roberts 34, at least I think that's how Claymore described it, for the time being. Maybe, in two or three years we could be interested in something more salubrious. But there again, maybe not.
claymore
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Oh its grey hound is it - when it suits.
Well I think you are pushing it a bit here - each time I mention Grey it gets changed by you lot to green.
The Roberts 34 - an ocean greenhound - I really don't think I'd have said that.
Well I think you are pushing it a bit here - each time I mention Grey it gets changed by you lot to green.
The Roberts 34 - an ocean greenhound - I really don't think I'd have said that.
longjohnsilver
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That's the same one that Rich found, had a look (on the web) last night with my partner, seems to tick many of the right boxes, although it would be good to have many more pics on display, particularly the internal bits.
claymore
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Now me one-legged beauty.
The Claymore is too small by your description
If I had that kind of money I'd be having a look for a Moody Halbedier I think
The Claymore is too small by your description
If I had that kind of money I'd be having a look for a Moody Halbedier I think
longjohnsilver
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Tut tut you incontinent old lecherer, it's got an r in it! HalbeRdier, although a halbedier does have a certain ring to it /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Sgeir
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Having been aboard Claymore's Claymore Claymore, I can testify to its spacious interior. Very comfy. Webcraft and and I had never seen a 30 footer with so many hors d'oeuvres on board. Such nice people, too.
She also sails extremely well, and there have been several occasions when she's simply shot ahead of boats that one would expect to be much faster.
All round, a fine vessel.
She also sails extremely well, and there have been several occasions when she's simply shot ahead of boats that one would expect to be much faster.
All round, a fine vessel.
Twister_Ken
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You'll wait a long time for that fiver he promised you.
claymore
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Talking Balls as usual
I really meant this one - today has not been good for me
Apologies
[image]www.moody-yachts.com/archive/75_boat.htm[/image]
I really meant this one - today has not been good for me
Apologies
[image]www.moody-yachts.com/archive/75_boat.htm[/image]
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I really meant this one - today has not been good for me
Apologies
[image]www.moody-yachts.com/archive/75_boat.htm[/image]
[/ QUOTE ]Obviously not, you cannae even show us ra picture properly.
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I really meant this one - today has not been good for me
Apologies
[image]www.moody-yachts.com/archive/75_boat.htm[/image]
[/ QUOTE ]Obviously not, you cannae even show us ra picture properly.
Twister_Ken
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Re: Talking Balls as usual
Stingo, you're beginning to speak ra lingo.
Stingo, you're beginning to speak ra lingo.
claymore
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Re: Talking Balls as usual
I know - completely useless
could you make the picture work for me Stingo your magnificantness?
I know - completely useless
could you make the picture work for me Stingo your magnificantness?
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Twister_Ken
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Or this?
Rather a fetching titfer being worn by Daphne on the poop deck, methinks.
Or this?
Rather a fetching titfer being worn by Daphne on the poop deck, methinks.
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Re: Talking Balls as usual
the pic works fine. But i don't think the boat is suitable on account of lack of greyness.
the pic works fine. But i don't think the boat is suitable on account of lack of greyness.
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Is that bloke standing just fwd of the wheel wearing a tie?
Is that bloke standing just fwd of the wheel wearing a tie?
Twister_Ken
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Re: Talking Balls as usual
Natch. You mean you don't wear a tie when navigating. Damned colonials lowering the tone of the high seas.
Natch. You mean you don't wear a tie when navigating. Damned colonials lowering the tone of the high seas.