OUR FAVOURITE SMALL SAILBOATS UNDER £10,000!

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[enzo]

My 1974 Swanson 30 cost myself and mate $32K (Aud) which considering the boat’s considerable ocean racing inc 6 S2Hs and ocean and coastal cruising history, let alone that its two previous owners had spent the combined sum of approx $30K in upgrading it was kind of a bargain. And yes sure it doesn’t have a shower, hot water, water maker, fridge or even an oven, it did come with a near new volvo penta 30 hp motor, new folding prop, new harken 40 primary winches, new B&G wind instrument, new furler, new sails, sheets, and quite a lot of refurbishment both on deck and down below. Yes there is work to be done, some more upgrades to be done to it but we are happy and race it every week. So yes a small boat has its advantages for sure.

[beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu]

There's no mention of a Flicka 20.
Ok it is classified as a blue water but still trailerable. And although slower than most people would like it does handle rough seas remarkably well. I'm moving up in size strictly for a live aboard. Which is why I am watching your video. But they are out there and some are at a very reasonable price. Thank you for the research and honest reviews. And you're absolutely right, go small but go! Once you know what type of sailing suites you best you're going to know what boat will also fit your needs.

[johnwadmaniii]

I solo cruised a Yankee Dolphin 24 with a Navik self steering vane, from Mission Bay CA to the Caribbean Via the Panama Canal. Sailed it on a run in heavy weather of 55 kts wind and 20-25 ft breaking waves. 12 hours under just a storm jib. Wasn't a good time but it handled it. It was a great boat and capable of circumnavigating the world.

[BumblingSailor]

Just sat on my Contessa 26 (because I can't stand up obvs) that I got for £3.5k. Hoping to get out of the marina by April and see just how far a small boat can go!

[cornishhh]

Folkboats and similar; Folkdancer, Contessa 26, Halcyon 27, Folksong. Hurley 22 and 24/70. Macwester 23 and 28. There are a lot of Snapdragons in the UK too, although I don't know much about them.
All sorts of boats successfully cruise though.

[kenburkimsher]

Well done, young man! Making sense of sailboat specifications is crucial to buying a sailboat that checks all your boxes.

A sailboat with a racing pedigree will necessarily compromise on creature comforts. A boat that has very comfortable living space, will necessarily compromise sailing performance.

Our sailboat, a 2003 Catalina C350, was the perfect balance for what we were looking for.

[fjsmlic]

An awful lot of valuable info. Thank you for putting it all together. Many will find this very very useful. One mega important issue for the budget sailor who is not in a financial position to sail off into the sunset that you have not specifically addressed is mooring costs for fin keel boats. Here in the UK marinas are generally very expensive. There are many real bargains to be found on the second market for older fin keel boat, but the annual mooring fee in a marina is sometimes close to 60% of the actual value of the boat. When one looks at affordable moorings in the 500 to 1000 pounds annual cost range, many are tidal with ability to take the ground essential, preferably with a fairly shallow draft .

I was actually fortunate to sail the Eastern Med as a live aboard on a Jeanneau 35 (ex charter boat) while still youngish. For nearly7 years we cruised the Aegean and Ionian and have some incredible memories. We mainly anchored in the summer and usually got some very good winter marina deals. Our only income was eeking out our savings and the rental income from an inherited property However, when we had to return, the cost of keeping the Jeanneau in the UK was outside our budget so we sold in Greece and bought a 27ft lifting keel (Parker) on our return. We sail this regularly, it's a real thoroughbred, and have lived aboard without issue for up to 3 weeks on annual cruises to France/Belgium and Holland. Though, a few extra Jerries of water in the locker and 24 bottles of drinking water under the berths is pretty essential. Especially if you mainly cook on board.

[jeffmayart]

I'll throw my hat in the ring for Nor' Sea 27... wonderful boat

[markbailey]

I had a twin keel Centaur and i would sail in small craft warnings out of Hillsboro inlet. The gulf stream had huge waves and was a blast and very exciting day sail.
I sailed almost daily single handed and would drag a fishing line. Large waves mean large fish. I had the 25 hp md2b Volvo with ketch rig and roller main, jenny. Highly recommended. My friend had a 32' sloop and my boat could mach his speed

[trevorbyron]

Nice research there. Kinda like the centaur. Perfect for beginner and coastal cruising. Must admit sam Holmes have crossed oceans in one of these sized boats. So has wind hippy . But for under £10k, it's ideal.

[amwaj]

Holy moly this vid is STACKED with amazing information. Thanks for making this! New sub here and looking forward to more from you!

[TillerTales]

Hey guys. Really well thought out video. So good to see the Albin Vega on your list and so much detail. Great to see you again. This list is definitely worth keeping for future reference.

[michaelcuthbert]

Interesting. Very much agree with the Vega 27. I'm not familiar with most of the others, but you make a good case for their merits. I sailed a tidy alternative to the Centaur - a Westerly Tiger. It's a foot shorter, but has almost identical accommodation and a fin keel, making it a better upwind performer. One other boat I'd add. Still a bit on the pricey side - the Vancouver 27. Only room for a couple, but a proper blue water vessel.

[alyk]

Really great video! I got a much better overview and liked how you explained all these numbers and ratios. Care to make a video like this for around 30 footers? Tipp: When talking about a name or brand write it somewhere in the screen, so it’s clear even for newbies what they need to google next :)

[hatatfatcat]

Interesting list of boats, we have managed to acquire a 28ft colvic sea rover for £2500 which has been converted to a cutter rig, needs a bit of work but nothing that isn't consumable replacement/ maintenance and we know it has made several trips from the Irish sea to Iceland and back. We're looking forward to getting her back in the water next year after a winter refit. We've just been binge watching your channel for the last couple of weeks and thanks for all the helpful info. :)

[stevenwatsham]

I have just bought a mint Hurley 22r for £1500 with a brand new Yanmar diesel!..
These little boats are well worth a look too.. They are bomb proof and I would trust one in any Atlantic storm..

[PaulCopp]

Had my S29 for a couple of yeras now and am very happy, although you won't get even a tatty one for under 10k. The Sadler 26 can be purchased around that price. Really admire you two for getting out there and doing what you dreamed of instead of just talking about maybe next year.

[petekyne]

I see you used a short snippet of the HH273 that I once owned taken from one of the videos on a channel that unfortunately I have lost access to having been hacked shortly after visiting the Canaries. I don’t mind it’s fine I would add that when the weather starts to get a bit heavy the Hunter Horizon definitely became a handful so I wouldn’t like to venture out across oceans on one which is why I sold it

[pauljamison]

Hartley Queenslander 35ft in length 11 ft beam. 11ton displacement, Shower, hot water, electric winch. everything that is needed for blue water sailing. Under £10, 000

[williansouza]

Great video but please Could put a list the names sailboats.