tuffyluffy 76 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 With a young family, property projects, new business commitments and family down country, we're struggling to justify keeping our 42ft keeler. Due to time and weather constraints we've hardly used her in quite some time and I'm thinking a largish trailer-able fizz boat might be a better investment ( I hate admitting that BTW) However most of the current largish fizzboats out there are just plain fugly, with a capital F and I'd rather go boat-less than own one. There are however a few nice looking fizzies that could fit the bill. This Chris Craft being one Therefore, what fizzboats have you seen around that you secretly covert that might fit the following requirements? Trailerable3-4 bedsHead with showerGalleyClassic good looksBeachablePreferably under 3.5 ton Getting all this in a trailer-able fizzy might be a big ask, but its worth a crack Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,284 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 No specific recommendations, but they can be almost as much work to maintain as a yacht.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattm 106 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Not sure about all of your boxes, but the Mason Clipper isn’t a bad looking trailerable boat, galley, toilet, some bunks? Not sure about shower though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tuffyluffy 76 Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 Not sure about all of your boxes, but the Mason Clipper isn’t a bad looking trailerable boat, galley, toilet, some bunks? Not sure about shower though. If this is it, youre right - not bad looking at all Quote Link to post Share on other sites
El Toro 105 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 I have a mate selling a Clipper https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/boats-marine/motorboats/auction-1925796811.htm?rsqid=61d8750dbf7d45ebba4ec1a2c255cc23 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattm 106 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Yeah that’s one. They get along too, I forget the numbers now, but one came to the Nelson lakes classic show a few times, it was impressively fast. Some have been looked after better than others. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 678 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Advantages keep at home,maintain when you want no mooring fee,insurance no problem,down side waiting at ramps towing vehicle . Clippers are a nice vessel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ex Machina 384 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Dickey boats in Napier make damn fine looking trailer fizzers with retro American styling Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ex TL systems 63 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Fizz boat if you want to get there fast and don’t mind paying for gas but if you want trailer able and roomy I like the young 780 trailer sailer. With a 10 hp 4 stroke you can motor all day at 6 knots if you don’t want to sail and they are light to tow being water ballast. Cheaper too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marinheiro 359 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 all you could ever want to know about Clippers https://www.facebook.com/Mason-Marine-Clippers-160543284101217/ this is the Clipper seen in Nelson https://www.facebook.com/MasonClipper they are "old school", solid and heavy (2.7t) and like their petrol. A mint restored Clipper will fetch $70-80k another option is a Pelin Empress https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/boats-marine/motorboats/auction-1929189883.htm?rsqid=62c50a9dbe84454897b045b7eb9f5f58 quite similar in appearance to the Clipper, no doubt due to Frank Pelin being Tony Mason's foreman before going out on his own Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smitty 4 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Those are nice old school boats but maintenance would be likely the same as a keeler, if not more. Simon Minoprio designs some interesting aluminium boats & has just added a Sedan version with cruising comforts. I sold my keeler & will purchase something like this for the same reason as the OP. Search Innovision Boats for their website, definitely different design to current standard, possibly polarising but I like them & they perform. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 678 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 A yr on and still undecided on whether to replace yacht or go the nasty way with a classic,had Bob Wild (cousin to Col)16ft a few yrs ago made of strip kauri and maintenance was no major issue,able to work on it home not wasting a hr going to club get dinghy out+ outboard work for an hr or 2 then repeat the process home. Peace of mind when it blows like stink lying in bed not having to worry is it going to break free or others going to hit it. Been out on a couple of new alloys and the ride was shocking considering where designs are today. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrWatson 382 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Not really aligned with the requested style of the OP, but Pogo make a launch... fits the other Criteria: Trailerable - beam 2.553-4 beds - forward cabin + saloonHead with shower - yupGalley - yupClassic good looks - debatableBeachable - yupPreferably under 3.5 ton - how's 1.6 tonne? LOXO, target market is those who want to motorcruise with lower fuel bill. 10 knts, 0.5L per mile (5L/hour). http://www.pogostructures.com/en/fiche-bateau/loxo-32/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clipper 358 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 That pogo launch looks awesome (For a launch) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ex Machina 384 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Goes bloody well downwind Quote Link to post Share on other sites
muzled 140 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Goes bloody well downwind Shoulda put a mast on it ay... Not a trailer set up but for a modern boat I love the look of these Salthouses. http://www.salthouseboats.com/southstar-37-coastal-cruising-vessel.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 440 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 That Pogo is my kind of modern launch -not some pretend gamefisher with the waterline 75% towards the gunwhale from the chine aft (signalling to all that the designing team had not a clue) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 440 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Only one problem with it-saildrive Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 000 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 MacGregor? Don't know much about them but they are outboard powered trailer yachts and also reputed to motor at a great rate of knots. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fogg 427 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 MacGregor? Don't know much about them but they are outboard powered trailer yachts and also reputed to motor at a great rate of knots. Flat water boats. Not a viable option for Hauraki Gulf IMHO. http://www.macgregor26.com/BROCHURES%20FOR%20ALL%20BOATS/MACGREGOR%2026X/26X.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.