LadyInBed
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No, disappointing. Maybe I should have said passionate rather than verbose.
Choice of words is everything on a forum!
Your Boating History!
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Pasarell
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A pedantic point of order. Commanche was built by Reg White at Sailcraft but designed by Rod Macalpine Downie
Pasarell
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Started 54 years ago with school owned RNSA 14's. Whalers and Firefly.
First 4 boats I owned were Tornado Cats with an overlapping Laser for light relief for a while
Dart 18
Hustler 35
Dart 18 again
Hurley 24
Moody 33
Now a Moody 44
Which was best? I loved them all. Tornadoes were most fun of course but the current Moody 44 is an outstanding boat and will probably see me out
First 4 boats I owned were Tornado Cats with an overlapping Laser for light relief for a while
Dart 18
Hustler 35
Dart 18 again
Hurley 24
Moody 33
Now a Moody 44
Which was best? I loved them all. Tornadoes were most fun of course but the current Moody 44 is an outstanding boat and will probably see me out
claymore
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Heron
Alpha Grad
Osprey
GP14
Corribee
Gem Micro 18 (Current)
Hunter Delta
Claymore 30 (Current)
Loved them all - perhaps the Osprey was the least favourite. (We weren't heavy enough,)
Alpha Grad
Osprey
GP14
Corribee
Gem Micro 18 (Current)
Hunter Delta
Claymore 30 (Current)
Loved them all - perhaps the Osprey was the least favourite. (We weren't heavy enough,)
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UK-WOOZY
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I started sailing when i was a teen on a local lake, I had a Wayfarer. I stopped when i was about 25. and started again when i was 31 at my local yacht club. Im now 44. Have had a Sadler Seawych, Intro 22 and now a Jeanneau Sundream
mattonthesea
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Almost as educational as a National 12 - my first boat in 1973.
36 years later a Rival 32 for two years - couldn't afford to keep her after a North Atlantic Circuit
5 years later another Rival 32 which we have sailed several thousand miles in as well - still going
36 years later a Rival 32 for two years - couldn't afford to keep her after a North Atlantic Circuit
5 years later another Rival 32 which we have sailed several thousand miles in as well - still going
johnalison
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We used to race Fireflies against N12s on the same handicap circa 1955, and were on equal terms. About that time a school mate acquired a new N12, number 13-something, that was wider in the stern and definitely faster, even when I got new terylene sails.
maby
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We've had five sailing boats in ten years - but we did come to sailing quite late in life and have been in a bit of a rush...
The first was a 35 year old Caprice bought on eBay on a whim for a couple of hundred pounds. We mucked about in that for about six months, then decided that we needed something bigger. It was replaced with a twelve year old Hunter Ranger which we loved and kept for a couple of years.
The Hunter was followed by a Jeanneau 33i which we kept for a couple of years. That was followed by a Beneteau 43 and, most recently, by a Bavaria 42. I think that we have finally arrived at our "forever boat" - I don't think we have more than another ten years of sailing in us and the Bavaria should be able to see us out.
The first was a 35 year old Caprice bought on eBay on a whim for a couple of hundred pounds. We mucked about in that for about six months, then decided that we needed something bigger. It was replaced with a twelve year old Hunter Ranger which we loved and kept for a couple of years.
The Hunter was followed by a Jeanneau 33i which we kept for a couple of years. That was followed by a Beneteau 43 and, most recently, by a Bavaria 42. I think that we have finally arrived at our "forever boat" - I don't think we have more than another ten years of sailing in us and the Bavaria should be able to see us out.
Sticky Fingers
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HI Maby, is that a Vision 42? Think we had some PMs about it. Hope that's worked out ...
maby
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HI Maby, is that a Vision 42? Think we had some PMs about it. Hope that's worked out ...
It is, indeed - and we are very happy with it. I'm sitting in the cockpit as I type this message! If Scala were still there, I would be able to see her right now.....
Sticky Fingers
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Oh don't... 
still a bit painful.
Where are you? Scala is in Denmark and renamed. I do have a slug of dosh burning a hole in my pocket though.
still a bit painful. Where are you? Scala is in Denmark and renamed. I do have a slug of dosh burning a hole in my pocket though.
maby
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Oh don't...
Where are you? Scala is in Denmark and renamed. I do have a slug of dosh burning a hole in my pocket though.
We're in Chichester - I saw Scala shortly before she left. We have not actually moved the boat since January when we arrived here - been too busy - but we have spent most of the time aboard - working!
Sticky Fingers
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excellent I loved it there, so peaceful.
I loved it there, so peaceful.
Saguday
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In about 30 years of actual sailing, 5 boats but really it’s 3:
1. GP14 for first 10 years active (still owned, stored in garage!)
2. Leisure23SL for 9 years (with an 8 ft inflatable dink so that’s 2 boats)
3. Island Packet 370 for last 13 years (with an 11ft rib dink, another 2 boats)
There was a period of overlap, about 2-3 years, when we owned all 5 boats, which seems a bit silly in retrospect. They were all in different places/continents at the time, though.
1. GP14 for first 10 years active (still owned, stored in garage!)
2. Leisure23SL for 9 years (with an 8 ft inflatable dink so that’s 2 boats)
3. Island Packet 370 for last 13 years (with an 11ft rib dink, another 2 boats)
There was a period of overlap, about 2-3 years, when we owned all 5 boats, which seems a bit silly in retrospect. They were all in different places/continents at the time, though.
WalshamUK
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Half-share in an Enterprise dinghy
Vivacity 20 (5 years)
Macwester 27 (6 years)
Moody 31 (8 years)
Beneteau Oceanis 361 (8 years and counting)
Keith J.
Vivacity 20 (5 years)
Macwester 27 (6 years)
Moody 31 (8 years)
Beneteau Oceanis 361 (8 years and counting)
Keith J.
Neeves
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I was far too impoverished to own a boat, not even a dinghy (climbing was cheaper) until
Jackpot, J24, late 80's - 2 years
JoXephine of Hong Kong, X-99 late 80s early 90s - 4 years (written off on start line of China Coast Cup (we were on starboard) resurrected as, Just a Fix and I think still sailing. We raced every weekend, sometimes both Saturday and Sunday and took part in all the major local races and regattas.
work intervened
Josepheline, Lightwave 38, 2,000 to current, it varies but we sail about 3-4,000nm a year
Josepheline is definitely the easiest of the 3 to sail, one person can handle her and not many single handed yachts touch speeds into the upper teens - but is still a gorgeous floating caravan. The J24 was spartan and a bit dated, even then. The X-99 had all you needed, but nothing extra - no shower, no fridge and must have had the smallest of water tanks. Highly competitive if sailed well, very tippy - not ideal to overnight - like camping on water. We did 3 China Sea Races.
Jonathan
Jackpot, J24, late 80's - 2 years
JoXephine of Hong Kong, X-99 late 80s early 90s - 4 years (written off on start line of China Coast Cup (we were on starboard) resurrected as, Just a Fix and I think still sailing. We raced every weekend, sometimes both Saturday and Sunday and took part in all the major local races and regattas.
work intervened
Josepheline, Lightwave 38, 2,000 to current, it varies but we sail about 3-4,000nm a year
Josepheline is definitely the easiest of the 3 to sail, one person can handle her and not many single handed yachts touch speeds into the upper teens - but is still a gorgeous floating caravan. The J24 was spartan and a bit dated, even then. The X-99 had all you needed, but nothing extra - no shower, no fridge and must have had the smallest of water tanks. Highly competitive if sailed well, very tippy - not ideal to overnight - like camping on water. We did 3 China Sea Races.
Jonathan
Poey50
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GP14
Laser
Laser
Laser
Laser
Etap 22i
RS100
Solo
Solo
Hadron H2 (current dinghy)
Sadler 32 (current and forever keelboat)
Laser
Laser
Laser
Laser
Etap 22i
RS100
Solo
Solo
Hadron H2 (current dinghy)
Sadler 32 (current and forever keelboat)
Frank Holden
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1957-63 catboat? built by my father abaft the centrecastle of a T-2 tanker from plans in 'Practical Mechanics' magazine.
1969.....unknown date ... Heron built by Storey and Keers, Balmain for the mate of the "Empress of Australia".... bits of her still turn up around the farm... mast and boom still in use supporting odd things...
1984...1995 A Vertue
1980's to early 90's... Mirror dinghy for my two boys
1992 ... present ... Drascombe Lugger
1994...present ... Westerly Sealord
1969.....unknown date ... Heron built by Storey and Keers, Balmain for the mate of the "Empress of Australia".... bits of her still turn up around the farm... mast and boom still in use supporting odd things...
1984...1995 A Vertue
1980's to early 90's... Mirror dinghy for my two boys
1992 ... present ... Drascombe Lugger
1994...present ... Westerly Sealord
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asteven221
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Started at 16 years of age with a Picton Flying V speedboat.
Arden 4 24 ft yacht boaght as very tired and spent ages making it nice. Loved that boat as it was my first proper boat.
Seamaster 25 motorboat - wrong boat to buy but plenty of room but meant for canals and inland water.
Shetland Black Prince motorboat - back to going fast. Still looks a nice boat imho even now. Scared the heck out of us when caught in a "big" (to us) sea.
Arden 4 Yacht - yup same one. Bought it again. Long story, but we didn't have a boat and the guy was selling it. Seemed logical to buy it again.
MG Spring 25 yacht. Loved this one as it was like new, unlike all the previous boats. But always wanted a Moody......
Moody 30 yacht. Back to older boats again. Really nice boat but eventually fancied motoring again.
Princess 33 motorboat. Enjoyed the Princess. Solid as a rock and we had great fun in it. Our first ever big voyage from the Clyde to Bangor was on this boat. Felt like an ocean sailor arriving in Ireland!
Fairline 40 motorboat. Really loved this one. Defo our best boat so far and we kept it for a few years. This one took as from the Clyde down to Dublin which at the time was something I felt deserved press coverage. They should have been there to interview me!! At the very least there should have been a band welcoming us. Anyway when paying my marina fees, there was a guy who had just arrived from France, which put my gas at a peep!! Still maybe an OBE would have been a just reward for our epic trip to a foreign land.
Beneteau Oceanis 423 yacht. Our newest boat ever and only a couple of years old. Liked that aspect of it. Nothing beats the new smell and every part of the boat is clean and perfect! Really liked that boat and looking back wonder why we didn't keep it any more than 3 years. I think I had a need for speed again and missed the Fairline.
Sealine F44 flybridge motorboat. This did everything the Fairline did (and more) and we kept it for 7 years. I honestly never really loved this boat. Not sure why. I think buying it just as we lost the 28p red diesel price, put a damper on it a bit as we use the boat a lot and the cost for going fast was prohibitive, so we went slow which was a bit boring. It was also a right handful in any wind in a berthing situation despite have bow and stern thrusters which happened to a waste of space in anything above a breath of wind. Lost more money on the boat than what I lost on all the rest put together!!!
Bavaria 44 yacht. Current boat and so far very pleased. Despite what some like to suggest about Bavs, I have had no problems with the boat, which is knocking on 17 years old. Looks as good as new inside and out. After a year of ownership I would honestly say these boats are bargains and (at least mine has) have withstood the test of time very well indeed. I expect we will have many years happy sailing on this one.
Arden 4 24 ft yacht boaght as very tired and spent ages making it nice. Loved that boat as it was my first proper boat.
Seamaster 25 motorboat - wrong boat to buy but plenty of room but meant for canals and inland water.
Shetland Black Prince motorboat - back to going fast. Still looks a nice boat imho even now. Scared the heck out of us when caught in a "big" (to us) sea.
Arden 4 Yacht - yup same one. Bought it again. Long story, but we didn't have a boat and the guy was selling it. Seemed logical to buy it again.
MG Spring 25 yacht. Loved this one as it was like new, unlike all the previous boats. But always wanted a Moody......
Moody 30 yacht. Back to older boats again. Really nice boat but eventually fancied motoring again.
Princess 33 motorboat. Enjoyed the Princess. Solid as a rock and we had great fun in it. Our first ever big voyage from the Clyde to Bangor was on this boat. Felt like an ocean sailor arriving in Ireland!
Fairline 40 motorboat. Really loved this one. Defo our best boat so far and we kept it for a few years. This one took as from the Clyde down to Dublin which at the time was something I felt deserved press coverage. They should have been there to interview me!! At the very least there should have been a band welcoming us. Anyway when paying my marina fees, there was a guy who had just arrived from France, which put my gas at a peep!! Still maybe an OBE would have been a just reward for our epic trip to a foreign land.
Beneteau Oceanis 423 yacht. Our newest boat ever and only a couple of years old. Liked that aspect of it. Nothing beats the new smell and every part of the boat is clean and perfect! Really liked that boat and looking back wonder why we didn't keep it any more than 3 years. I think I had a need for speed again and missed the Fairline.
Sealine F44 flybridge motorboat. This did everything the Fairline did (and more) and we kept it for 7 years. I honestly never really loved this boat. Not sure why. I think buying it just as we lost the 28p red diesel price, put a damper on it a bit as we use the boat a lot and the cost for going fast was prohibitive, so we went slow which was a bit boring. It was also a right handful in any wind in a berthing situation despite have bow and stern thrusters which happened to a waste of space in anything above a breath of wind. Lost more money on the boat than what I lost on all the rest put together!!!
Bavaria 44 yacht. Current boat and so far very pleased. Despite what some like to suggest about Bavs, I have had no problems with the boat, which is knocking on 17 years old. Looks as good as new inside and out. After a year of ownership I would honestly say these boats are bargains and (at least mine has) have withstood the test of time very well indeed. I expect we will have many years happy sailing on this one.