Lang Mae Yer Lums Reek and Some 2016 Thoughts

[Bodach na mara]

We are also thinking of changing boat. If we can sell Wight Dawn. A lot of what has been said in this thread applies to us. Desire for a pilot house or at least an all-over cockpit cover, somewhere to sleep other than in the saloon. I know our Renown has a fore cabin and after cabin, but there can be a lot of "motion" up front (think becoming airborne on every wave in Rothesay in a north-easter) and the after cabin may be OK for kids but not for me or Irene.

So best wishes to you all and we hope to meet up and see all your new boats during 2016

[Pete Cooper]

Not really an age thing for the boat; Shard is over 40 years old but ideal for sailing conditions conditions on the west coast. More of a comfort/age thing for us so we have have been looking at a Vancouver 34P. The attraction is the evenings in the early and late part of the season where we can sit in some warmth and comfort and enjoy the views instead of having to go below and not see a lot. The 2015 weather did have can impact though, and being cooped up down below for a couple days while sitting out crappy conditions is not good for the soul, IMHO.

Re the Vancouver, the comfort is attractive (proper berths, wow! - we presently sleep in the saloon), and I like the cutter sail plan and the long keel. The Vancouver would also be more family friendly; good stowage space and better accommodation for grandchildren etc. Also, the full cockpit tent would suit Scottish summers.

The other boat that interested us was this one - http://www.devalk.nl/en/yachtbrokerage/ ... ER-43.html. Bit pricier but worth considering when the pound/euro was attractive. Bit bigger than we'd wanted though but she looks good value if you want a big go-anywhere boat.

Bob & Lesley had a V34P - lovely boat. They kept her in Tarbert but have sold her now and moved back to Kip.

I must have got things wrong. I am in my 6th decade and have just bought a fairly sporty 18 footer - 8.2 metre mast on a 5.5 metre hull that weighs about the same as a cornflake packet. No creature comforts - like a cooker or toilet although I do carry a bucket:)

[cpedw]

I must have got things wrong. I am in my 6th decade and have just bought a fairly sporty 18 footer - 8.2 metre mast on a 5.5 metre hull that weighs about the same as a cornflake packet. No creature comforts - like a cooker or toilet although I do carry a bucket:)

Well, it can affect who you can get to go sailing with you.

[ParaHandy]

The other boat that interested us was this one - http://www.devalk.nl/en/yachtbrokerage/ ... ER-43.html. Bit pricier but worth considering when the pound/euro was attractive. Bit bigger than we'd wanted though but she looks good value if you want a big go-anywhere boat.

You'll have seen the net curtains? The cloggies will twitch them whenever anyone approaches. Everyone will assume yer up tae nae good if you don't.

[wully]

Moody Eclipse 33.... Must be the best small west coast cruiser for a couple.

Not that I am in any way biased.

[Telo]

Moody Eclipse 33.... Must be the best small west coast cruiser for a couple.

Not that I am in any way biased.

You're probably right, but a criterion for us was space for grandchildren etc etc. I like the Eclipse, but, for various reasons, the Moody Eclipse 38 seemed a more suiitable option, but there was the hens' teeth factor.

We also looked at a Southerly 115. Nice boat but two downsides IMHO;
1. Using the raised deck saloon for the galley seemed a bit of a waste, considering the value of a raised deck saloon is the comfort and the view of an evening;
2. It was a Mark1, and not greatly impressed by the keel. Nicely finished and comfortable boat, but unsure about it for the West.

[Pete Cooper]

Moody Eclipse 33.... Must be the best small west coast cruiser for a couple.

Not that I am in any way biased.

You're probably right, but a criterion for us was space for grandchildren etc etc. I like the Eclipse, but, for various reasons, the Moody Eclipse 38 seemed a more suiitable option, but there was the hens' teeth factor.

We also looked at a Southerly 115. Nice boat but two downsides IMHO;
1. Using the raised deck saloon for the galley seemed a bit of a waste, considering the value of a raised deck saloon is the comfort and the view of an evening;
2. It was a Mark1, and not greatly impressed by the keel. Nicely finished and comfortable boat, but unsure about it for the West.

There's a nice looking Nauticat 40 at Kip - deck saloon, inside and outside steering, designed by S & S so should go OK.

[aquaplane]

Moody Eclipse 33.... Must be the best small west coast cruiser for a couple.

Not that I am in any way biased.

The Espace is a couple of feet longer, ish, but long in the tooth. The galley is down the step though, and inside steering position on the centre line, good for either tack.

[Pete Cooper]

The Nauticat 40 at Kip now has a lower price tag stuck on it.

[lady_stormrider]

And then PBO go and publish a story on how wonderful the Copland Harrier is! Aquaplane now has second thoughts on selling her...

[Telo]

And then PBO go and publish a story on how wonderful the Copland Harrier is! Aquaplane now has second thoughts on selling her...

Happens.....