WINDY BOATS

[JamesTT]

Anybody have experience of Windy, considering a new 32 GT/ Scirroco or used 35 Khamsin with twin D4's ?

 

[StuB]

I have an Old Mistral 33 with Yamaha Me420's wouldnt swap it!

 

[spannerman]

Fantastic boats generally accepted as the benchmark for handling in performance boats, I've worked on them all except the Zephyros, and they drive superbly in all sea states.
Well made but thats why they cost a bit more, it won't fall apart on you like its German counterpart.

 

[goochie]

My boat gets windy on the flybridge sometimes, and occasionally in the sleeping bag after a 'good' night. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[jimmy_the_builder]

As others have said, Windy make great boats. There isn't much to criticise, although if you're tall you'll run out of headroom down below on the Scirocco.

cheers
Jimmy

 

[DavidJ]

Where we are in the Med it seems to be the make of choice....must be good....certainly look good.

 

[ribrage]

Re: Bale out...... more like couldn,t swop it /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[Dave_Snelson]

Yep - my 20 yo 8800 still runs and outhandles most. Not as roomy as some, but if you know good hulls, you'll know why.

 

[GeeKayVee]

Hi, I have 3 boats, a SS Camargue in the Costa Brava [directly opposite DavidJ sealine] a SS Portofino34 in Lymington & a Windy 37 Grand Mistral Hardtop in West Wales.
I consider the Windy to be the best of the 3, better built, terrific handing, good bal between accom and cockpit. Only the Camargue with its extra lenght & weight has the edge in certain conditons. Check out the winter storage at Nautic Luis in Ampuriabrava and 'Windy Way' at Berthons, both reflect the success of the make.

 

[DavidJ]

Hi Stuart
I watch the 'other side' berths with envy as I squeeze into mine with 10mm to spare each side. Great location though. We were there just a couple of weeks back and had some lovely trips out and even a couple of swims.
Catch up next year hopefully
David