Ketch

[claymore]

Does the panel think that 32' Loa is a bit on the small size for a ketch rig?
I'm quite interested in a Beneteau Evasion 32 that is on the market near me and he is a lover of the Claymore.
Just read that and it seems a bit inappropriate so I will re-word. The guy who owns the Beneteau really likes Claymore yachts.....there.

[Arghiro]

I have a 31' Pentland ketch & she is great, but often the smallest ketch in town.

I looked at an evasion last year as I like the idea of the pilothouse, but I don't like the long keel - I want twin keels. It also seemed rather light & flimsy after my 1973 Westerly! The one I looked at was also somewhat tired & shabby.

[claymore]

This one is clean enough but after all I've done to Claymore I'm thinking it would probably be a backward step to go for the Beneteau - I do like the cockpit and the 2 steering positions though.
Accommodation wise, the aft cabin on Claymore is a bonus as we can keep the rest of the accommodation relatively tidy and if Parahandy is aboard you really need to get as far away as you can.

[Aja]

Sounds as if your are quietly talking yourself away from the Beneteau. Have you considered sticking and extra mast on Claymore?

Regards

Donald

[sahona]

Aja's right John, all the bits of moulding etc. seem to be there - just hacksaw a dod off the existing boom or add a bowsprit for balance!
Did you try a test drive pee in the eauvation? Also, we had a wee incident in the club a few years ago and were all surprised at the fragility of build...
I can understand why the bene owner would be interested in 'Claymore', but not the reverse.
Totally unbiassed of course.

[Aja]

all is now clear.....

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Donald

[claymore]

WhitrafeckesyouseoanabootdonalthawisnaemeanhoosthingswiTesco?

[jim.r]

It is a difficult question but what perplexes me is that one of your advanced years and small stature feels the need to get a craft with a couple of sticky up things and a coachroof that requires the use of an orange box to see over. Have you consulted a shrink recently?

[Aja]

WhitrafeckesyouseoanabootdonalthawisnaemeanhoosthingswiTesco?

Harumph.

Now gainfully employed in a plastics firm playing with paper and computers. Oh the ignominy of it all, move from Dumbarton to Gourock then get a job back in Dumbarton...

Donald

[claymore]

does it have to be orange....?

[Aja]

does it have to be orange....?

Jimi should have mentioned, especially during the election period, that Vodaphone, '3' and other boxes are available.

Donald

[claymore]

Donald
I think it best if you restrict your time on Bluemoment to your leisure hours. Being gainfully employed once more - I think it would be a shame if your current employers discovered - as did the last bunch - just how much time you spent surfing and your downfall plotted once more.
xx

[ParaHandy]

It is a difficult question but ... Have you consulted a shrink recently?

Sound advice fer the auld goat; fer sure, without the Bendix's spin cycle he's got his eye on the aft stick as a washing line? Psychiatric help is urgently needed.

[claymore]

Friends.....who'd have em?

[Arghiro]

Friends.....who'd have em?

Well, obviously not you for starters!! Ta-daaahh!