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Sweden 390 - £89,950 incl VAT
Length : 11.88 m (39' 0")
Engine : 40 HP Volvo MD2040 (Diesel)
1999 Sweden 390. Opportunity to acquire this quality, luxury rare stepped stern model Sweden 390. Designed by Norlin & Ostmann and built by Sweden Yachts. Superbly fitted mahogany interior with eight berths, fitted galley, navigator station and jack and jill heads.
Moody 35 - £54,950 incl VAT
Length : 10.52 m (34' 6")
Engine : 40 HP Volvo Penta 2040 (Diesel)
Moody 35 - 1994. Spacious and stylish cruising yacht designed by Bill Dixon and built by Marine Projects Ltd.' Moody Miss' features a centre cockpit, owners aft cabin. Forward cabin and Jack and Jill heads. Spacious saloon and galley. Powered by a Volvo Penta 40hp diesel engine.
Fisher 34 - £54,950 VAT Exempt
Length : 10.42 m (34' 2")
Engine : 65 HP Vetus 4.65 (Diesel)
1979 - Fisher 34 Ketch. Rugged well built motor sailer. Mast head ketch. Designed by Wyatt & Freeman and built by Fairways Marine. Six berths in three cabins. Fitted galley and separate heads. Powered by a Vetus Marine 65hp diesel engine. Bow thruster.
Tradewind 35 - £54,000 incl VAT
Length : 10.75 m (35' 3")
Engine : 36 HP Bukh (Diesel)
1984 - Tradewind 35. A very nice example of this capable classic cruiser designed by John Rock. New upholstery. Six berths in two cabins. fitted galley and heads. Powered by a Bukh 36hp diesel engine. In good order throughout. Copper coat renewed 2023.
Southerly 115 - £48,950 incl VAT
Length : 11.2 m (36' 9")
Engine : 36 HP Bukh DV36 (Diesel)
1983 - Southerly 115. Popular and versatile 'go anywhere' lift keel quality cruiser with sound sea keeping. Designed by Dick Carter and built by Northshore Yachts. 'Perfect Pitch' is a stylish spacious, comfortable boat. Seven berths in three cabins, including a full width aft double owner's cabin.
Hunter 326 - £46,950 incl VAT
Length : 9.8 m (32' 2")
Engine : 20 HP Yanmar 2GM20F (Diesel)
Hunter 326. A significantly upgraded 2002 Hunter 326 that is ready to get out onto the water.
Bay Cruiser 23 - £42,000 incl VAT
Length : 6.98 m (22' 11")
Engine : 14 HP Beta (Diesel)
2013 Bay Cruiser 23. Rare opportunity to purchase this Bay Cruiser with an inboard engine. Quality built trailer sailor designed by Matt Newland and built by Swallow Yachts. Lifting keel. Four berths in cabin. Powered by a Beta 14hp diesel engine on shaft with a folding propeller. Copper coat.
Contessa 26 - £39,950 incl VAT
Length : 7.8 m (25' 7")
Engine : 9 HP Yanmar 1GM10 (Diesel)
2022 - Contessa 26. 'Rose of Purbecks' This newly fully re-built model designed by Jeremy Rogers and built by local renowned boat builder Chris Somner, was commissioned by my client. This is a modern take on the classic and popular 26.
Moody Marksman 50 - £35,000 incl VAT
Length : 15.3 m (50' 2")
Engine : 135 HP Perkins Sabre M135 (Diesel)
Moody Marksman 50 . *** Unique opportunity***. This vessel has had a preliminary interior fit but is now at the stage for her customised interior finish. She has currently been fitted out by her renowned, highly skilled and respected boat builder /owner to an extremely safe and high standard.
Southerly 100 - £29,950 incl VAT
Length : 10.29 m (33' 9")
Engine : 18 HP Yanmar 2GM20 (Diesel)
Southerly 100 1988. Quality swing keel yacht designed by Dick Carter and built by Northshore Yachts. Well designed and spacious layout with Twin helm stations. Twin fore cabin. Saloon with u-shaped convertible seating, additional settee. Navigator station. Quarter berth.
Hunter Legend 27 - £27,500 incl VAT
Length : 8.33 m (27' 4")
Engine : 15 HP Yanmar 2YM15 (Diesel)
Hunter 27 - 2005 model. Designed by Glen Henderson and built by Hunter Marine USA. The 27 is the smallest in the Hunter line-up, however, it is a well designed boat with a spacious interior. Aft cabin and wheel steering in a 27ft Yacht. Six berths, fitted galley and separate heads.
Barbican 33 MKII - £25,500 incl VAT
Length : 9.93 m (32' 7")
Engine : 27 HP Lister Petter Alpha LPW (Diesel)
Barbican 33 MkII. 1993. Well kept example of this spacious quality yacht. Based on the Atlantic Clipper hull designed by Maurice Griffiths and built by Barbican Construction UK.
Parker 31 - £24,950 incl VAT
Length : 9.45 m (31' 0")
1990 - Parker 31 lift keel yacht. One of only 30 built. Designed by Tony Castro and built by Parker Yachts GB. 'Lyra II' has six berths in three cabins, fitted galley and separate heads. Forward cabin with a double berth. Saloon with twin settee berths, fitted galley and navigator station.
Contessa 32 - £24,950 incl VAT
Length : 9.75 m (32' 0")
Engine : 20 HP Beta (Diesel)
1978 Contessa 32. Excellent example of this modern classic. Designed by David Sadler and built by Jeremy Rogers. Six berths in two cabins and quarter berth. Fitted galley and heads. Powered by a Beta 20hp diesel engine. 'Erika of Keyhaven' is a locally well known cruiser/racer.
Carter 33 - £18,950 incl VAT
Length : 9.94 m (32' 7")
Engine : 20 HP Volvo MD20 (Diesel)
Carter 33 sailing yacht. Circa1975. Quality spacious cruising yacht. Designed by Dick Carter and built by Olympic Yachts of Greece. 'Ocean Fantasy' has seven berths, fitted galley and separate heads compartment. Hull framing replaced and upgraded to three times the original specfication.
Cornish Shrimper 19 - £17,250 incl VAT
Length : 5.87 m (19' 3")
Engine : 9 HP Yanmar (Diesel)
1997 Cornish Shrimper 19 MKI. Lovely quality popular lift keel yacht. Two berths. Gas hob. Powered by a 9hp Yanmar inboard engine. Ideal for exploring the creeks, rivers, inlets or racing offshore. Road Trailer. Must be viewed: www.harbouryachts.co.
Sadler 290 - £15,500 incl VAT
Length : 8.9 m (29' 2")
Engine : 0 HP N/A (Diesel)
Sadler 290. *** Project Build***. Moulded 2008 and partly fitted. Hull and deck joined. Interior Mouldings fitted. Structural bulkheads and most woodwork (teak) fitted. WC fitted. C/W seacocks. Saildrive plinth fitted to take Yanmar 20-30hp diesel. Selden mast and boom (2006).
MacGregor 26X - £13,950 incl VAT
Length : 7.87 m (25' 10")
Engine : 50 HP Yamaha (Petrol)
MacGregor 26X - 2001. The MacGregor 26X is a popular and versatile Trailer Sailer. A low draft due to her lifting keel, she is able to venture into shallow waters.
Cornish Shrimper 19 - £11,950 incl VAT
Engine : 9 HP Yanmar 2GM10 (Diesel)
1997 Cornish Shrimper 19 MKI. Lovely quality popular lift keel yacht. Two berths. Powered by a 9hp Yanmar inboard engine. Ideal for exploring the creeks, rivers, inlets or racing offshore. Some updating. Must be viewed: www.harbouryachts.co.
Van de Stadt Seacracker 33 - £11,950 incl VAT
Length : 10.01 m (32' 10")
Engine : 21 HP Yanmar 3YM20 (Diesel)
1974 - Van de Stadt Seacracker 33. Rare opportunity to acquire this quality built classic. Built by Tylers in 1974. 'Fair Return' has excellent performance and sea keeping. Sleeps five in fore cabin and saloon. heads and fitted galley.
Seamaster 925 - £11,950 incl VAT
Length : 9.14 m (30' 0")
Engine : 15 HP Yanmar (Diesel)
1978 Seamaster 925. Designed by Holman and Pye as a cruiser racer, this is an excellent example having been re-furbished throughout, and re-engined in 2019 with a 15HP Yanmar diesel engine. New Raymarine electronics in 2019. Seven berths in two cabins, fitted galley and separate heads compartment.
English Folkboat 25 - £10,500 VAT Exempt
Length : 7.5 m (24' 7")
Engine : 10 HP Beta 10 (Diesel)
English Folkboat. 1963. Lovely example of this classic sailing yacht. Built by Maurice Hembstead. Four berths in two cabins. Galley area with stainless steel sink and tap. Twin burner gas hob. Powered by a 10hp Beta diesel engine (2011). In excellent condition, constantly maintained.
Westerly Griffon MkII - £9,950 incl VAT
Length : 7.92 m (26' 0")
Engine : 20 HP Bukh (Diesel)
1984 Westerly Griffon, the Ed Dubois designed Griffon became extremely sought-after almost immediately after she was first launched. She sleeps up to six in two cabins, double and single in the saloon, two further berths in the fore cabin and one in the port-side quarter berth.
Hunter Horizon 232 - £6,950 incl VAT
Length : 6.94 m (22' 9")
Engine : 6 HP Tohatsu (Petrol)
Hunter Horizon - 232. 1995. 'Ptarmigan' is a lovely compact bilge keel sailing yacht. Four berths in two cabins. Galley and a separate heads compartment. New Tohatsu outboard engine in September 2023. A comfortable interior with very good sailing ability and particularly easy handling.
Jaguar 27 - £6,750 incl VAT
Length : 8.18 m (26' 10")
Engine : 15 HP Beta (Diesel)
1982 - Jaguar 27. Designed by Frank Butler & Bob Finch and built by Eric Birch Yachts UK. Quality cruiser. 'Free Spirit' has four berths in saloon and fore cabin. Fitted galley. Heads. Powered by a Beta 14.5hp diesel engine (low hours). Standing rigging 2021.
Westerly Centaur - £5,950 incl VAT
Engine : 23 HP Volvo Penta MD 11C (Diesel)
1978 - Westerly Centaur. Twin bilge keel family sailing cruiser with 5 berths in a saloon and fore cabin. Built by Westerly Marine Construction to the designs of Laurent Giles.
Golden Hind 31 - £3,000 incl VAT
Length : 9.6 m (31' 6")
Engine : 10 HP Saab (Diesel)
1966 - Golden Hind 31 classic wooden cruiser. Designed by Maurice Griffiths and built by Hartwells of Plymouth. Fore cabin, galley and a separate heads compartment. Powered by a Saab 10 hp diesel engine fully overhauled 2015. Well maintained. 2015 survey.
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- Macwester Rowan 22 Sailing Yacht for sale
- “Plym Rowan” (1972) is a Macwester Rowan 22 Sailing Yacht. Yanmar 9hp diesel engine (2005). 4 berths including optional foam bed in forward V berth. Full headroom in the Saloon. Reefed mainsail. Furling Genoa. Standard Horizon VHF with GPS and DSC. Depth/ speed instruments. Electric bilge pump. 2.3m tender. Lying in Southampton, UK. Plym Rowan is a well-equipped and well-maintained sailing yacht, perfect for day sailing or extended cruises along the coast. Combining traditional Macwester qualities of seaworthiness and safety with modern amenities, Plym Rowan offers both comfort and performance on the water. The spacious interior features full headroom in the Saloon and accommodations for up to four people, with an optional foam bed in the forward V berth for added comfort. The yacht’s inventory includes state-of-the-art navigation equipment, USB charging, fixed gas cooker and everything you would need for an overnight stay. Powered by a reliable Yanmar 9hp diesel engine, Plym Rowan delivers consistent performance under power or sail, reaching speeds of up to 6 knots. With a large sail wardrobe, you'll have the flexibility to adapt to changing weather conditions and enjoy smooth sailing in all situations. Located in central Southampton, the current owner has maintained Plym Rowan is reluctantly selling due to relocation. Specification Length L.O.A: 22’3’’ / 6.8m Length L.W.L: 18’6’’ Draft: 2.9’’ / 0.8m Beam: 8’3’’ / 2.5m Displacement: 5040lb / 651.8kg Tons T.M.: 4 tons Ballast: 1435lb / 651.8kg Sail area Mainsail: 115 sq ft Genoa: 155 sq ft Spinnaker: 322 sq ft Inventory 2.3M Tender (XM 230) Standard Horizon GX1400GPS/E fixed VHF with GPS and DSC Electric bilge pump Autohelm AH800 (Demountable auto tiller) 4 x CREWSAVER 150N Lifejacket Standard Horizon HX300 Standard HX300 Handheld VHF Marine Radio 53 Litre Fuel Trolley 2x Batteries, charged by engine alternator Mainsail x 2 Genoa x 3 Cruising shoot Additional sheets and shackles Depth and speed log 2 x higear sleeping bags FM/ AM Radio cassette player 2 x Anchors with additional chain Fenders Boat hook Saloon/ cockpit table with support Gas cooker Plates, cups, mugs, saucepans etc Spinnaker pole Fire extinguishers Gas bottle with remaining gas Tool box with assortment of spanners, wrenches etc 2 x Ignition keys Padlock and keys
- Category: Sailing Boats, Keelboat City: Southampton Built: 1972 Length: 22.3 ft Country: England
- Finesse 21 Alan Platt bilge Keel for sale
- A lovely Finesse 21 sailing boat, with much TLC expended on her since acquisition in 1919. A new Yanmar 1GM10 engine, and has been serviced and well maintained. Functioning heads, with depth sounder and electronics panel for Nav lights, tricolour, mooring light and bilge pump overide 100 W solar panel, automatic bilge pump, back up 2nd bilge pump, internal lights. Consumer battery and starter battery, with 1, 2, both and off switch. Cooker -gas, with 2 hobs and a grill. Comes with a bespoke substantial twin axled trailer for a bilge keel boat. A GRP used tender could be made available. A Yamaha 4 hp outboard could be made available. Used for tender and also on a adjustable ourboard bracket, can be used on the Finesse.
- Category: Sailing Boats, Keelboat City: Dittisham Built: 1993 Length: 21 ft Country: England
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13 Popular Full Keel Sailboats Worth Considering
Full keel sailboats are very stable and durable - they are great for cruising long distances. But there are disadvantages too. Let's look at what models to consider, and why.
Here are 13 good full keel sailboats that are worth considering:
Nicholson 32
Island packet 380, folkboat 25, cape dory 36, vancouver 32, tradewind 33, endurance 50, westsail 32, hans christian 52.
First of all let's have a look at why you should even be preferring full keel sailboats to a more traditional, widespread classical fin keel design.
Full Keel Advantages
As with everything, there are plenty of pros and cons on each side. Full keels generally provide better handling if the weather gets tricky, they track better, provide more stability downwind, and generally stabilize the boat movements better.
Furthermore, they are way more robust, thus less prone to damage. Running ashore isn't as big of a deal as it is with a fin keel and your rudder and propeller will be more protected with the mass of the keel in front of them.
Full Keel Disadvantages
With more mass and drag comes less speed. Plus the large surface area underwater holding the direction will result in a wider turning radius, which might be annoying in smaller spaces.
Fin Keel vs Full Keel: Pros and Cons & When to Choose Which
Fin keel advantages.
The largest advantage of fin keels is their speed. They also provide better maneuvering and a better turning radius.
Fin Keel Disadvantages
It is inevitably more prone to damage though, wear and tear will be a way bigger issue than a full keel. They won't have your back when a gust comes since the water-resistance to the side will be smaller.
It seems then that for serious longer passages, liveaboards, and long-term sailing, full keels are better. As long as you don't care for speed as much, but are concerned about the boat having your back, this is the answer. So let's now look at the superstars of the full keel universe.
The very prototype of a long-distance tough cruiser. It has been with us since 1963 and happens to be among the first fiberglass boat models produced on a mass scale. Nicholson 32 went out of production in 1981 and it was a model approved for the 2018 Golden Globe Race, proving that even older Nicholsons are still standing strong due to their toughness and ease of repair.
They were supposedly as durable as if made out of steel. Though I'll leave up to you whether you want to see that as a marketing claim or reality, such a statement can not be made without some base.
Plus the newer models have a lot of interior space, are manageable for solo sailing, and provide a sturdy ride to take one around the world.
The story here is similar to the above Nicholson - meaning that we are looking at one long-lasting high-quality cruiser. Not just because of this specific model's build - Island Packet in general was always known for this. And it is among the very few companies that, in the modern era, keep making full keel boats.
In other words, you don't see many shipyards focusing on full keels these days, so if you want one and you would rather go with a new boat, Island Packet will be one of the stops you will very probably make when doing your research.
If you are looking for reliable cruisers, you will like this one, since cruising is what it was built for, even if it meant sacrificing some performance aspects. It has a wide beam, a lot of interior space, all of the amenities a comfy cruiser should have, such as a big refrigerator with a freezer, as well as a fully equipped kitchen. The long keel here serves as a comfort helper, since, as mentioned before, it adds to the stability and reduces motion.
Not to sound repetitive, but the word 'reliability' has to be mentioned again. It seems that boat builders who choose the full keel design have something in common.
But since this particular boat was born during the Second World War and has been going strong to this very day, what other words to describe it? It has the Nordic blood in its veins since it was thought into existence by the Scandinavian Yacht Racing Union and since it prefers just about everything over comfort.
The boat is very stable, not just because of its full keel, but also because of its insane 55% ballast ratio. For those who haven't come across this before, the ballast ratio is the ratio of the ballast weight relative to the boat weight. So for instance the nearly 9 tonne Bavaria 40 with its almost 3 tonne ballast has a ballast ratio around 30 percent.
Thus you can imagine that a boat that 'wastes' more than half of its weight on ballast is serious about rigidity. These are performance racer numbers. But of course, if you are designing a boat that has to withstand the Scandinavian storms, you don't have a choice than to go overboard with specs. So if this toughness is what you seek, look no further.
...although as far as I know, all Cape Dory boats have full keels, regardless of their length. Their 36-foot model is just their most popular one. Cape Dories are known for their sturdiness, ability to cross the oceans because of their stability, and relative ease of handling.
They were engineered by Carl Alberg, who was inspired by the Scandinavian Folkboat, where reliability is worth more than comfort, or the interior space. This boat rocks a heavy rig for hardcore traveling, but its 1.5-meter draft makes it ideal for coastal cruising as well.
What's quite interesting about this particular model is that during its lifespan it went through very few changes. Boats usually evolve, sailors' feedback is taken into consideration for upgrades, but Cape Dory 36 remained relatively unchanged inside or out. This is a big compliment, since the brand started out in 1963, stopped production in 1991, and sold its blueprints so that they could be built further. Talk about longevity.
Let's progress in technology! Just because a long keel is an old-fashioned or more traditional approach, it doesn't mean it remains monolithic in its ideology. There were innovations in the concept, such as cutaways in the keel, to reduce the biggest drawback of this design, the drag.
So it only makes sense that Vancouver, a company that had distinctiveness and innovation in its mission and vision, would take part in this. Their 32-foot model that begun its lifespan in the early eighties, had a deeply cutaway forefoot, plus a rudder that was wider the deeper it was underwater, meaning its widest point was at its lowest point. This was to increase efficiency, and rudder response.
Technicalities aside, this boat was very well made, no corners cut, no expenses spared. This resulted in quite pricey vessels, out of reach of many, but much time has passed since, so today it can be yours for around 40 000 USD and up. And since the build quality was so high back then, you can still enjoy a proper boat, usually at a higher quality than boats equal its age.
The great thing about Australian sailboat makers is that they design their boats for long passages. How else would they get off of the continent? Freya 39 is a good example of this since it has not only circled the globe many times but also won the Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race three times consecutively. And that's a famously hard race.
The boat is built like a tank, with thicker fiberglass walls than you would find in its rivals. Despite that, its owners claim to have crossed over two hundred miles per day on it, a figure that is well known when it comes to this model. Which sounds plausible with its 7.8 kts of hull speed.
Its construction makes her one stable boat since it has been noted that during races, it was able to carry a spinnaker longer than its competitors, well into the 30 knots of wind speed.
The only drawback here is that if you fancy it, since it is so highly valued, and in demand, it will be tricky to find one to buy. And once you do, prepare to pay around 60 000 - 90 000 USD for it.
This one comes with a story attached to it. Once upon a time, a naval engineer Nick attempted to sail around the world. Halfway through, his boat gave up, which meant a lot of trouble for Nick, but he exited this disaster with a pretty precise idea for what his next project would be. He set on to design a boat that would be so sturdy that his sailing misfortune would never repeat.
Out of this incident paired with a smart brain, Wylo 2 was born. To make sure his design stands, after putting this boat on the water, he proceeded to live on it, while circling the globe a few times.
Others, seeing this success, bought his designs and they became quite widespread. As you might have guessed, this boat has a lot of space for living, for storing equipment and provisions, so it is comfy to live on, not only for your body but because of its sturdiness, for your mind too. These designs have accomplished some astonishing feats in all corners of the world, so if you put your trust in this design, you won't be making a mistake.
If I said this boat is sturdy and ready for just about any destination, I'd really be repeating myself now. So while that's true, let's talk about what's special about Tradewinds 33.
It has a rather small cockpit, so on-deck dinners while watching the sunset with the whole crew might be a bit improvised, but the space saved is used for an impressively spacious interior as well as a nearly flat deck. So moving about is a pleasure.
For liveaboards, this is a good idea, since storage space will be plentiful. Plus it's an elegant looking boat, with a forestaysail as a default setup. So rock on.
Time for a larger boat. So that if you want something that won't lack anything you might wish for, including space, I have something for you too. All Endurances are full keels, so if you fancy a smaller model, there is a way.
Even though it is relatively new, (you will find models from around 1995) it will make you feel like a medieval pirate, with its old-school helm, wooden interior, and a spacious aft cabin that has large windows facing back!
It is a proper bluewater cruiser, built in South Africa based on a famous Peter Ibold's Endurance blueprint. It sleeps a whole family, so if a circumnavigation with a few friends is what you seek, this is one for you.
If you are up for some single-handed sailing, pause here for a bit. Small sailboats are usually nimble, on the top of it, this one is also quite sturdy and stable, as full keels are.
You won't find much space below the deck, so don't expect to have a party of more than around two people, but at least it's a good looking interior, with charming round windows and many of the usual amenities.
They say that Mason sailboats are premium quality for a non-premium price. I wonder whether them being built in Taiwan has something to do with it.
Here is a quote by an owner of a 1986 model that says it all: "I am absolutely captivated by the boat and am not objective at all in my feelings toward her. The general construction is of the highest standard. Like an Irish hunter, she is a workhorse and a lady-maybe not quite as fast around six furlongs as a racehorse, but for the long pull, through timber, brush, and over walls, she is really something."
Now although this owner admits subjectivity, this boat indeed was built with quality in mind. Sturdiness too - not only is its fiberglass hull properly solid, but it also features longitudinal stringers to add further rigidity.
There is a lot of brightwork, which might sound nice at first glance, but since it requires quite a lot of maintenance, some owners even said they could do with less wood if it meant less upkeep.
All in all though, when it comes to getting a lot of boat for not a lot of money, this is it.
Does it make sense to even praise how heavy and sturdy this boat is built? Probably not at this point. Just know it ticks all the boxes. It is made of 12 layered fiberglass for Pete's sake.
The design was based on ideas of the Norwegian engineer Colin Archer, who made his boats such that they could withstand the northern seas. Pair that with the fact that the interior here is surprisingly spacious with 6 ft 2 in of headroom and you've got yourself one comfortable circumnavigator.
The issue stemming from the heavy build and a full keel, which is a slower pace, applies here more than usual though. This boat is absolutely reliable, but don't expect winning speed races.
Sadly, Westsail 32 was in production only for some 9 years. Sales were booming, they made over 800 boats, but bad business practices and cash flow issues resulted in its demise.
Not the author, the boat. If beauty and elegance are what you are after, this one will catch your eye. Just as was the case with Mason, these boats were produced in Taiwan. But since the goal of the engineers was to create the 'ultimate cruising sailboat' and they spared no expense, expect to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars for these boats, even though decades old.
The gorgeous classical design paired with the high build quality makes these exclusive pieces of work, plus quite a modern one since they ceased production in the 90s. So if you don't mind the higher price mark and are looking for something relatively new, that will, thanks to the build quality, last you for many years to come, this might be your choice.
Full keel sailboats are sturdy. Not only is that because of the full keel which itself provides a lot of structural integrity. But also because the choice of putting the full keel in means you are building something that prefers ruggedness and reliability over anything else. So it is logical that the rest of the boat will be built in the same fashion.
So if you don't mind sacrificing the few knots of extra speed, if you don't mind the smaller pool to choose from, if you want a boat that will have your back in pretty much any situation and place you will choose to go to, if you want to sail the Scandinavian design, go for it.
Arthur Rushlow
What a great page. Both my wife and I sailed Faulk Boats out of Canada prior to our moving to Florida. Once we arrived in Florida we had a Soveral 26 built we raced for three years prior to my returning to College and now 5 degrees later I am an Anglican Bishop with no boat.
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