Wing 25 advice needed!

[mrplastic]

Hi All,

(I have also posted this in the Scuttlebutt)

After more than two years of being boatless I have finally given into my cravings and decided to buy another boat. This time however I am resisting the urge to spend and eventually lose another small fortune so am curbing my wants and concentrating on my needs....to day sail with my lady around Walton, Harwich, River Stour and the occasional jaunt up to the Deben. Maybe the odd overnight stay on board if the weather holds.
I have come across a very nice restored Wing 25 which appears to fit the bill but I know nothing about sailing such a small craft let alone one with a long keel and tiller. I would appreciate some good advice from anyone who has sailed such a boat or has any relevant advice to give me. At the moment she still has hanked on sails which is not something I am familiar with so am considering upgrading to a roller furler and slab reefing with a stakpack....again your thoughts would be welcomed. Lastly even though she's only 25' I am concerned about her manoeuvrability within a marina, that longish keel will increase her turning circle.......

Many thanks

MrP

 

[sailorman]

double posting is somewhat frowned upon

 

[jwilson]

Nice little boat: OK so she will not go astern under much control, but at 25 ft most marina berths and rows are pretty big in comparison and at least with plenty of keel and low freeboard she will not blow sideways much. Where it gets difficult is when the boat is big in proportion to the space and a modern narrow fin lets the make huge leeway/bows blow off as soon as you slow.

 

[mrplastic]

double posting is somewhat frowned upon

Sorry about that then and apologies to all frowners wherever they may be! Should I delete??