Dreamer: This latest boat we looked at is a Cenit. For those interested she is made in Sweden in 1988 but there were only 15 built. She is very highly spec'd . V well built and v fast but did not suit us down below.
Boat Search Update
The UK boat is still at the top of the list, but it is at the top of our price range as well so we are holding out for a better deal. In the meantime, we are fortunate to be on board Rumpus and visiting lots of marinas where there are numerous boat brokers. We are constantly looking at boats and having huge opportunities to assess each model on its merits. We almost bought a 2001 Bavaria 42 in Kos. It had everything we wanted for a live aboard boat – that was until we took it for a sea trial. It had in-mast furling and an undersized mast – Richard was very disappointed in its sailing performance. To add to that it was inclined to be very tender and skitty – it sailed mostly on the headsail which was very baggy and not on the handkerchief main. It was not able to point well. Great experience though as it means we are drilling down on what we really want which is a performance cruiser.
The other issue which is very much on our minds is that we want to be sailing in this part of the world and would not choose to passage from the UK. There is so much we want to see and do here and there are so many boats for sale. Sooner or later we must find the one we want.
We are off to Marmaris today to look at yachts. Richard also has a couple to show me on this marina. What a wonderful time we are having looking!!
Posted by Pippy 5 May 2008
The UK boat is still at the top of the list, but it is at the top of our price range as well so we are holding out for a better deal. In the meantime, we are fortunate to be on board Rumpus and visiting lots of marinas where there are numerous boat brokers. We are constantly looking at boats and having huge opportunities to assess each model on its merits. We almost bought a 2001 Bavaria 42 in Kos. It had everything we wanted for a live aboard boat – that was until we took it for a sea trial. It had in-mast furling and an undersized mast – Richard was very disappointed in its sailing performance. To add to that it was inclined to be very tender and skitty – it sailed mostly on the headsail which was very baggy and not on the handkerchief main. It was not able to point well. Great experience though as it means we are drilling down on what we really want which is a performance cruiser.
The other issue which is very much on our minds is that we want to be sailing in this part of the world and would not choose to passage from the UK. There is so much we want to see and do here and there are so many boats for sale. Sooner or later we must find the one we want.
We are off to Marmaris today to look at yachts. Richard also has a couple to show me on this marina. What a wonderful time we are having looking!!
Posted by Pippy 5 May 2008
3 comments:
Pippy, I realize that I am going to have to get a bigger and better chart of the Med if I am to follow your travels!
Is the photo of "the Adventures of G.Wizzard" of the Barvaria in Kos? You couldn't have a boat with such a silly name!!
Hope you recovered from your cold
Cheers
Noel
Pippy and Richard - this is marvellous - clever girl getting all those photos on we feel we have just been to Greece. Its freezing cold here and we've had heavy rain for a few days. School has started after a few weeks break so AJ and I are in to wind again - only sailing I will get to do this year I am afraid. Greg's hip has been given the all clear so he is galivanting around like a spring chicken. Goood luck with the boat hunting - loved the little coloured boat called DEBO - and I'm with you in spirit too. love Deb and Greg
Pippy - Sorry I missed your birthday. I was in the depths of the Italian country side with no internet. Looks like you and Dad are having an amazing time and hope you had a fabulous day on the 24th!
Love Em
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