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    Posted: 08 Jun 07 at 1:15pm
Originally posted by Copper

I am looking to buy a good cruising boat for myself, wife and young lad. Anyone got any good suggestions, something like a Wayfarer (I know this appears to be the perfect choice but they are a bit pricey). I would prefer a wood boat as I want to buy an old one and restore it.


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or a bit bigger

drascombe lugger

good crusing scean, you can sleep in them as well, also an inboard outboard motor.

Worth having a look at.

Edit: www.drascombe-association.org.uk


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When I was young we had a Mirror, which was a great wee boat for cruising about.  You can easy fit a small outboard to the back if you want to motor, they can be rowed pretty well, and they are good wee boats for learning to sail.  Plus there are loads of old wooden ones in need of some tlc which you could pick up cheap.
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I'd go for a Miracle. Wanderer is a good choice though as well. Wayfarer is large enough for whole family inc grandparents but heavy to pull up slip if wife is in charge of your son.

There's a Miracle for sale on ebay in High Wycombe if that's convenient for you. Wooden boat in need of tlc. You'd get her for a couple of hundred max
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Whats your price range?
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If not the Wayfarer then the Wayfarer's little brother the Wanderer might be an option. There ought to be plenty of old wood wayfarers about at reasonable prices...
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Id second the GP14 and the ent.
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Thanks, I thought the Albacore was a bit more of a racer than a cruiser. It needs to be very stable as I am hoping by the time I have restored it he will be about 3-4 years.
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GP14 ?

Albacore ?

Enterprise ?

Miracle ?

 
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I am looking to buy a good cruising boat for myself, wife and young lad. Anyone got any good suggestions, something like a Wayfarer (I know this appears to be the perfect choice but they are a bit pricey). I would prefer a wood boat as I want to buy an old one and restore it.
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