straycat 7 Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Do have specific requirements but would see what is out there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin McCready 83 Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Why not an Easterly 30? https://kmccready.wordpress.com/?s=easterly+30 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 438 Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Noelex very light -good for racing, Raven very Roomy good for cruising . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chariot 244 Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Those 2 designs are chalk and cheese. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin McCready 83 Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Easterly 30 is very roomy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
straycat 7 Posted January 16, 2022 Author Share Posted January 16, 2022 Both have features that are ideal. I am leaning towards a fast cruiser. Noelex: can go shallow draft, can tow home off season, possibly much faster and just roomy enough. Raven 31: good accomodation for size, inboard with sdrive, good cockpit layout, possibly much better for single handing, more family friendly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 438 Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Both actually 40 years old -bear that in mind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The big T 41 Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Had a N30 for ten years with young family. A great boat and a bit of a Tardis for space. Same boat was for sale on Trade Me recently (Current Affair). Easy single hander (self tacking headsail) and I stuck an overlapper on for lighter weather. Great all rounder but the R31 would make a more solid cruiser. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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