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Hello Everyone, Despite being a member of the Hurley Owners Association, which is a simply fantastic resource for all things Hurley (bet that had you guessing!), I have yet to conclude exactly how many Hurleys there are out there either sailing or dried up. More specifically I'm really curious about...

Hello Everyone, Despite being a member of the Hurley Owners Association, which is a simply fantastic resource for all things Hurley (bet that had you guessing!), I have yet to conclude exactly how many Hurleys there are out there either sailing or dried up. More specifically I'm really curious about...

A point about lake sailing, it's not always the most reassuring for a novice. I introduced a former partner to sailing on Windermere and it put her off sailing, she was happy to go boating but lost interest once the sails went up. One minute you can be sat sunbathing with the sails slatting the nex...

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CAPAqua wrote:
Ness, Lomond or Tay

I spent quite few years on Lomond - Ardlui.

Initially in a twin keel Leisure 17, and then a long keeled Albin Vega.

Only moved to Kip in January this year.

Ash

Thanks Ash - Worth a look. Are all the Vegas 27ft?

How about a Lizzie 23? http://www.eoa.org.uk/class23.htm Classic, solid boats - lots of the long keel versions about. Obviously the 4 berths in 23 feet is always going to be a squeeze though. Hi SteveN, I agree - nice lines. I've seen a few but not many so thanks for the links. Worth another browse...

Seamaster 23 is a notionally 5 berth boat (pilot berth, double dinette and very cosy pair of berths int he forepeak). Comes in swinging, bilge and fixed keel versions. Not very quick but remarkably solid in my experience over 4 years on the East coast of Scotland where drying out alongside is a way...

My money would be on a Fox Hound 24 bilge keeler although might be hard to find one. One of my sailing mates has one, it is in immaculate condition and always right up there with the rest of us. See pic of her. C_W http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k225/sturgen/P1040137.jpg C_W - That is rather lov...

Here I am. A fine wee ship although I may be a tad biased. At the top end of trailerable so will need a big 4x4. Nominally four berth but small inside by today's standards. Hi Silkie... I stumbled over one of your blogs regarding a minor grounding just south of Rubha na Gaolthe and made note that y...

Thanks...I'll do that.

Ness, Lomond or Tay

Thanks to you both very prompt initial responses. I want something that's a good solid sea boat that doesn't feel like a dinghy. It will be off shore soon enough but for two years at least it's likely to remain in a large fresh water loch - I won't bore you with the reasons for that. It will be laun...

Hello. This is a very straight forward query from a chap who is throwing the wetsuit aside, selling the dinghy and taking his family out cruising for the first time... What is the most robust sea-going 22-24ft cruiser available? Here are my key requirements: • fin keel • road trailer • 4 berths • Go...