bazzathemammoth 37 Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Hey all We have decided to upgrade our boat. We have been sailing a Challenger 29 (will be up for sale soon) and are looking to move to something a bit faster/ more technical while not compromising on a basic level of cruising comfort. We race mainly in TGA harbor and a bit of coastal stuff. Basically we want a boat that is: Faster, especially into the wind. In good order Has a solid sail wardrobe and all the go fast bits to suit (eg prod, full hoist spinnaker halyards, code 0 furler etc) Around the same size to fit into berth Can sleep 5 people, even if a bit crammed. It would be nice if it was setup for single/shorthanded sailing Also would prefer outboard engine for simplicity and weight We are happy to pay good money for the right boat We have been looking at some semi modified ross 930s that seem to fit the bill, but I would love to know if there are any other boats we should have a look at. Cheers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The big T 36 Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 No bias or self interest but have you looked at Prawn Broker - Jim Young Rocket, seems to tick all your boxes. Also High Spirits at about half the price. Both optimized to full, good cruising and both have relatively new rigs and sails. Prods, square tops, t keels, gennakers and kites and both outboard powered. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bazzathemammoth 37 Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 Thanks! I fell in love with prawn broker then realised that its keel is too deep to fit in our berth. Was so gutted. High spirits looks good but maybe not as high tech as desired. Ill mention it to the others. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,053 Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 or http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/boats-marine/yachts/keeler/auction-980406520.htm ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bazzathemammoth 37 Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 Yea that's pretty much top of the list at this stage. Looks like heaps of fun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Battleship 99 Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 The Entertainer has a much nicer keel and a new rig for not much more money. If you have a look at racetrack the results are pretty telling. http://racetrack.org.nz/class.php?classid=15 No vested interest in either boat. Nice to see a few more performance boats coming to town rather than lead mines. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ptown 9 Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Negotiable too Seriously great boats. The new cathedral setup on TE seems to have given her quite a bit more jandal upwind. Any questions or want to take a look pm me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScottiE 174 Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 I'm a raft lover. Had I not been I would have bought pork chop - months ago! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sow1ld 2 Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 930s are awsome 21 knots so far out of testa down here in wellington Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bobbybro. 0 Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Hasn't prawn broker got a lift keel like extreme or you could buy extreme Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kick Ass 44 Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 I own Meister which is a challenge 29, we have recently modified it and has become very competitive, we just recently won the ssanz triple series sport boat division whith 1 line honours amd 2 thirds. If you are interested in modifying your current boat check out my facebook page for all the work we did https://m.facebook.com/Meister963/?ref=bookmarks. Has alot more room for cruising than ross 930's with competitive performance also has lift keel which is perfect for shallow draft moorings. Just an idea Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sudden5869 12 Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Meister looks great. Well done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beau770 1 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 There is a very cheap Elliot ( sister ship to Grunty Chicken ) sitting on the hard in Kerikeri. Only ever used for one season and taken out of the water for family reasons. Sails are as new ( gennaker never been out of the bag ) new engine etc.etc. but the red paint needs attention or a wrap. Has interior but squabs never been covered. There is a bit of tidy up work to do but will be priced rite, much less than $45000. Worth a look for sure. It's not my boat but I am a friend of the owner. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bazzathemammoth 37 Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share Posted November 22, 2015 Pmd willow and ptown. Pawn broker has been converted to fixed keel. Extreme is not really cruisable. Meister mate u have done a great job on ur boat. Tbh we are more interested in racing than modifying so are pretty keen on getting a good to go boat. Whats grunty chicken go like? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The big T 36 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 could always reconvert Prawnbroker - I think the keel is fixed in the original case. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bazzathemammoth 37 Posted November 24, 2015 Author Share Posted November 24, 2015 Yea i looked into that, but it would cost too much apparently. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Addem 51 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 There is a very cheap Elliot ( sister ship to Grunty Chicken ) sitting on the hard in Kerikeri. Only ever used for one season and taken out of the water for family reasons. Sails are as new ( gennaker never been out of the bag ) new engine etc.etc. but the red paint needs attention or a wrap. Has interior but squabs never been covered. There is a bit of tidy up work to do but will be priced rite, much less than $45000. Worth a look for sure. It's not my boat but I am a friend of the owner. HI Beau 770, any idea how to get in touch with the owner? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beau770 1 Posted December 6, 2015 Share Posted December 6, 2015 Sorry for the late reply. For some reason I've only just seen this. Send me an email to beaumarine@xtra.co.nz and I will put you in touch. Well worth a look as the price will be OK. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philstar 53 Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 The entertainer would probably be the pick of the racing 930s she's got a really good keel and good sails. Entertainers interior is pretty basic though. squid has been really well refitted and has new deck gear and god sails but original keel but has a god interior There is another 930 at gulf harbour called shockproof with a really good interior t keel, new mast and god sails. Worth a look Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dambo 41 Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 The entertainer would probably be the pick of the racing 930s she's got a really good keel and good sails. Entertainers interior is pretty basic though. squid has been really well refitted and has new deck gear and god sails but original keel but has a god interior There is another 930 at gulf harbour called shockproof with a really good interior t keel, new mast and god sails. Worth a look So Phil, you're saying she's heavenly? Or the sails are like the wings of angels? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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