Full_circle 3 Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 Thanks everyone for replies, i set a budget of 10k as a start point, i can go more but mostly im looking for a sound "no frills" boat. Would go more if it was for the right boat. Wrt not wanting "a project" I really just mean i dont want something that needs tons of work to get it back in the water, i dont mind fixing stuff as i go along. I would rather spend money on good sails than reupholstered squabs if you know what i mean. Im have decided against an H28, such a beautiful boat and comfortable but seem to go for the same price as more modern designs. Watch listing Cav 32's atm. Probably prefer the Davidson 28 over the tracker. All armchair research at this point. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SthnJeff 14 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 I was in pretty much your position and went the Raven 26 route. Roomier than many larger boats, easy to sail. It was big enough for me and my two teenage kids for 5 days in the sounds without too many problems. Copes well with some pretty gnarly Wellington Weather Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GregW 28 Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Excuse me while I don the rose tinted specs and chuck in a couple of cents; I sailed on a few Ravens back in the 70s. Our family had Cleo for a while. Had lots of fun on them, they're a good solid boat. Some things you might like consider especially if you're larger than average; the quarter berth access is tight, there is about 6' headroom at the foot of the companionway, taller than that and you're on a permanent stoop. They are quite wet sailing to windward in a slop (far more than my Harmonic was). I never liked the standard layout (Cleo had a dinette, that although small, worked quite well, and could drop down to a double), or the lack of a companionway hatch. Coming out only a few years later the D28 seemed very 'modern' in comparison, with highish freeboard/low cabin relatively long waterline and no vestiges of rating influences in the design. I've not sailed one, but have been aboard a couple, IMO they are a big improvement in terms of usable interior space vs overall length. At the prices you can get these for today I reckon the D28 would have to be the pick of the boats already mentioned. Whatever you do, buy a boat that has been in use, and kept somewhat up to scratch, avoid anything that has been sitting on a mooring for years and years deteriorating. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
raz88 93 Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Agree with Greg's comment directly above. Have sailed on a d28 and they are a better sailing boat than the h28/r26 etc. More modern concept so better layout, more volume etc too. Only thing is at 10k ish you might struggle to find one and if so it's likely to be rough. If the budget is flexible they're a step up from the others. And you can boast that you own a boat designed by the same guy that designed nzl32 and won us the americas Cup. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,501 Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 If you are prepared to look outside the box. 10k is probably a bit optimistic. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/boats-marine/yachts/centreboard/listing/2985078237 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wheels 543 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 How about this one https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/aoc-raises-2m-texas-relief-heads-houston-after-blasting-cruz-n1258389 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 618 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 3 hours ago, wheels said: How about this one https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/aoc-raises-2m-texas-relief-heads-houston-after-blasting-cruz-n1258389 ???? Not sure what that was about Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,501 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Wheels is thrilled AOC may make a run for president in 2024, but got so excited he posted in the wrong forum? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wheels 543 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Ummm.....OK......so where am I?? The heading of the thread on my page says "Suggestions for Budget keeler 25-32 ft". Am I still down that rabbit hole?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wheels 543 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Oh I see, what the?? where did that come from. I posted a link from Trademe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wheels 543 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 I will try again. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/boats-marine/yachts/keeler/listing/2990542948 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,175 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 1 hour ago, wheels said: I will try again. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/boats-marine/yachts/keeler/listing/2990542948 That one looks pretty good for 10K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leonsenf 0 Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 We have sailed a Davidson 28 for 5 days, there was a charter company in Bay Of Islands which used to have one... We did it with 4 adults and felt more roomy than a Cav32. Sailed well, good cockpit layout and they often have a duckboard too. There are a few layouts with the Galley... The one we Chartered had the Galley on the Starboard side like the one shared in the last post for 10k.... We looked at purchasing one 5 years ago and actually ended up with a Davidson 31. Now there are some rough examples out there... But that one listed for 10K doesn't look bad at all. Much better condition than some we physically viewed which were list at 18K. Osmosis is common.. But I feel like people often get a little too caught up with that. These are thick hulls, Osmosis can be dealt with... its not the end of the world. a 2-3mm deep blister on a 20mm-25mm thick hull is not as big of a deal as it's made out (in my opinion). Just deal with it when you can be bothered to be honest. These are good boats, perfect multi day coastal cruising comfortably with 4 adults. Day trips with 6 adults. Perfect family yacht. We love our Davidson 31, We've been caught out in 40 knot gusts and she's felt safe. They're solid. Funny that is Laurie Davidson was an accountant for decades and only later became a yacht designer.... he only had 3 or 4 years professional experience before designing the Davidson 28 and Davidson 31.. and almost 50 years later there are still hundreds sailing out there!! They're not too slow either. Fin keel. The D31 is a Skeg hung rudder. We can get 6.5knts close hauled in 20knots without any tidal influence. beam reach up to 7.2 knts. The odd time downwind with tide and sat at 8knts for a couple of hours haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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