Which boat to choose? Tom Cunliffe has some ideas

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Choosing a sailing boat for cruising? Even if you aren't about to do it, there's lots in here to spark off further interest. If you're thinking about changing, or buying your first, watch now. You won't be wasting your time!
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@BumblingSailor Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love these informative videos. I've just bought a 1968 Contessa 26. A boat to get looked after in. I can't wait to get her back out where she belongs!

@BarryEllis-vq5zs Жыл бұрын

That's great advice you don't get from people these days. Wisdom to be trusted.

@fernandopratesi5378 Жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure watching! That full keeler is a charm.. Those modern boats really are tough on the eyes 🤢

@kevinholden2067 Жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure to hear Tom's thoughts

@olivei2484 Жыл бұрын

I like old boats. They're pretty with chactacter.

@1kfarrel Жыл бұрын

Regarding tenderness. a few years ago I bought a Swan 411, which ended up being more tender than I thought it would be, and at first I worried that I had made a mistake. In many discussions, tenderness is described as an undesirable characteristic, but after sailing my boat in many conditions it turns out that the abundant tenderness is one of my favorite facets of the design. There are just too many good things to say about how the design aspects come together to make this boat an excellent sailing vessel. I now understand how tenderness relates to beneficial performance, sensitivity, and comfort. So, as a single quality, IMHO, tenderness doesn't deserve a reputation.

@rogersmith8339 9 ай бұрын

We did all the analysis of what we wanted for our 4th boat and ended up with one that surprised me but did everything we needed. The I stupidly looked at a much bigger one in tatty condition. We tried to list all of the negative points but still bought her - She is marvellous!

@1240enzo Жыл бұрын

For myself, I prefer boats like the first one you looked at, classical in shape, good performance and inherently safe. Boats like the S&S 34, 39, Swansons, Duncanson 35, Cole 35 etc are what I would choose. Even the little Swanson 30 that I race on regularly offers a lot of boat for not a lot of expense. Modern boats do nothing for me, and ditto long keel boats are not my thing.

@PillSharks Жыл бұрын

My dream boat would be an original Bristol Pilot cutter built in Pill, Somerset…Unfortunately it’s a little out of my price range!!

@dominique8155 5 ай бұрын

I just love that your favorite boat is a Hustler 35! I sail one, in Belgium, since 2013, and love her too ;-)

@RenegadeADV Жыл бұрын

Tom I normally love your videos, however, the audio on this one is so quiet I cannot hear what you are saying, something went terribly wrong.

@stevebarlow3154 Жыл бұрын

Yes, the first half of the video has muffled sound.

@CheersWarren Жыл бұрын

I had no problem with sound

@kevinonorato7223 Жыл бұрын

Yep. Sound problems here too.

@davidlong6173 Жыл бұрын

The deep water cruiser is the type of boat I like it’s a solid looking boat and it looks like it can take you any where like your video.

@saltybuster946 Жыл бұрын

Another great video Tom

@philiporourke7896 10 ай бұрын

Another great vid, thanx.

@chappy6817 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Tom, I always look forward to your videos.

@paulkopp3634 Жыл бұрын

As always , informative and interesting thank you .

@sailingbargegrowler1627 Жыл бұрын

Great video Tom ! Hope to see you in the spring for the launch of Growler !

@johnwaga3702 Жыл бұрын

What a brilliant video.

@patrickfitzoot Жыл бұрын

Great content as always. Small note: the audio was quite poor on this one, something has been changed for the worse.

@christophermelo7889 Жыл бұрын

Spot on Tom! When I studied naval architecture in centuries gone by (just after Archimedes retired I think,) we learned that the first step in any process - be it design, modification or selection, was the "mission statement." If you aren't sure of what you want to do you can't pick the right tool out of the box!

@Vince-ml9gw Жыл бұрын

Wonderful tutorial Tom! Thank you! My wife and I are in this process right now. Very helpful advice. ⛵️✌️🤩

@glennsheppard3320 Жыл бұрын

Slowly working my way through all your videos Tom, another informative video, thankyou. Being fairly new to sailing I have recently purchased an Arietta 31, long keel not much accommodation but enough for 2/3 which is all I need, hope to cruise around N.Ireland and Western Scotland over the next few years

@jamesstrom6991 23 күн бұрын

Tom, you might be mistaken on that first boat. nite the diagonal line along the rudder, sloping down slightly. it may have a decent bilge, but likely a bolted on weight

@mickfisch96 Жыл бұрын

I’ve also heard the term ‘there’s no replacement for displacement’ so I know which of those 3 boats I’d prefer to be in a storm in!

@waterboy8999 Жыл бұрын

I'd rather be in the house that day.

@Pocketfarmer1 24 күн бұрын

You do know the phrase came from race car engines and was meant as opposition to turbochargers, right?

@davehalst Жыл бұрын

I’d go for a classic Broom Admiral wooden broads cruiser. 😍😎

@steadynumber1 Жыл бұрын

When the Royal Navy takes possession of a new ship the vessel undergoes HATS & SATS. Harbour Acceptance Trials & then Sea Acceptance Trials. Only after the successful completion of both is the manufacturer's fee completed. A worthy attitude when buying a yacht from any manufacturer or vendor.

@iansenior9759 Жыл бұрын

A Victoria 30 or Island Packet 29 on my wish list. Solo or two up cruising in Adriatic and Aegean. Comfortable in a seaway.

@jankullenberg3075 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Tom for an interesting and informative video. I think I agree with Tom's preferences in preferring a1970 type of Yacht. Personally, I started with a Skerry cruiser S-30 after 12 years I changed for a bigger more comfortable Yacht as the family grew in number and size. The next one was an HR 352, also a 1970-type design with an aft cabin. I think you must also consider how much effort you have to put into sailing your Yacht. The S-30 was extraordinary in sailing without effort, easily sailing with not much sail. I sailed from Ystad to Helsingfors in just 10 days ( 60 miles a day) with my two girls 12/14 years of age. The 12 year Mia was very good at sailing with a full Tri-radial spinnaker at 7-9 knots downwind. The boat was perfectly balanced. Now after 36 years with HR 352 I sold my yacht last summer. Today I enjoy watching Tom's videos and taking part in the Zoom meetings every month.

@zeilgenot Жыл бұрын

Such basic comments. So much truth. Thank you Tom!!!

@selmatrudellisailing1785 4 ай бұрын

The Hustler 35 looks fine to me. Also like Rustler 36 as i'm a Long Keel Guy :-) Myself sailing Elizabethan 29.

@johnjosephmontemayor4449 Жыл бұрын

Hi Tom, can ask the make a model of the first boat.

@briangilliland3620 5 ай бұрын

I'm interested too.

@markbailey6051 Жыл бұрын

My best boat was a Norman Cross 40' Trimaran.

@donaldfuller5058 Жыл бұрын

I’m looking for a new sailboat I got my eye on some. But the type I’m looking at is a cruiser live aboard size around 35 to 45 feet.

@thatsailingpage Жыл бұрын

I do love a heavy, long-keeled older boat. Unfortunately, while head and heart do the required work, the bank manager has the final say :)

@tallesttreeintheforest Жыл бұрын

some boats get to you.. for me its the Malö lineup.

@johnmoser1162 Жыл бұрын

Great stuff !

@abyssaljam441 Жыл бұрын

So I currently own a triednt 24 which is abismaly slow. As such when I look for a new boat in about 5 years, any thing will be an improvment.

@stevenschapera2888 19 күн бұрын

It would interesting to get your take on the monohull vs catamaran decision….Tom?

@CheersWarren Жыл бұрын

Well said , good study. Honestly even though I’m kind of old school I would go for a slightly less extreme version of the twin rudder one . So much more boat. I’ll be interested to see if they come out with a twin engine version of some sort, possibly even twin electric with a diesel generator . With a good sailing boat, you shouldn’t need much engine anyway if you’re prepared to sail to windward. Skegs? Over rated look at the 2 years it took Nigel Calder to fix his broken skeg when he had a bump, compared to a simple spade that could have been just a few days to replace. ( check out story in proboatbuilder mag) Cheers Warren

@doughayes9811 Жыл бұрын

JPK were extolling the virtues (in port manoeuvrability wise) of twin electric drives, fitted to a JPK 45 FC (Fast Cruiser) which they'd just commissioned, when I visited their yard, in Lorient, last summer........

@DavidPaulNewtonScott Жыл бұрын

I love my Galion 22 the boat owned by the creator of Howard's Way it inspired the TV show. I would like you to sail her one day I am planning to sail her in the Jester Challenge. As I have said previously my dream boat is the lemsteraak I will have one, one day.

@grahamsmith7394 Жыл бұрын

That looks like a Cobra 850 behind you Tom? A great boat for a first timer.

@rogersmith8339 Жыл бұрын

Our latest one sort of choose us - slightly out of the blue. She is not unlike Tom's, if a little shorter.

@johnlefevre839 Жыл бұрын

The best boat for anyone is the one you can afford and get to regular!

@alexandermenzies9954 Жыл бұрын

Does anyone have a Vertue(sic) Class yacht? Atlantic material.

@pierrevanhalteren5733 Жыл бұрын

Very nice video, what was the first boat ? A Contessa 32 ?

@andrewhebden2793 Жыл бұрын

Not a CO32 possibly a SS34?

@arktseytlin Жыл бұрын

Boats can be comfortable, fast, and cheap. You can have any two of these qualities in a given boat, but not all three. :)

@RoryL83 Жыл бұрын

Can you tell us what the first 2 are? You said the 2nd one is a Jars or Jaws or something?

@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns Жыл бұрын

Good question, but I just chose them as genetic types. You'll find plenty more of similar characteristics.

@mjcooke2sailingmostly Жыл бұрын

I'd guessed the first to be an Ohlson 35 or 38, also a bit like a Hustler, (although they had a bolt on keel), the second was a Laurent Giles 38, rare boats.

@nigelluke6078 Жыл бұрын

Hi Tom, you need to turn up the volume pal. I can only just hear you with the volume on full

@davidswheatley-talesfromth1796 Жыл бұрын

Is it just me or is the audio on this video fluctuating and not up to your usual standard?

@alangood8190 Жыл бұрын

I reckon the Colvic Watson/s epitomise the classic sailing boat. Could never understand why the Colvic company went pear-shaped. What became of their moulds? And why did they go bust?

@grahamsmith7394 Жыл бұрын

They got shafted by the organisers of the Round the World Challenge when they changed the lengths of the boats and Colvic had already invested all their money in a smaller boat mold.

@alangood8190 Жыл бұрын

@@grahamsmith7394 Really? Considering their vast range of different types and sizes of power and sailing boats all their eggs wouldn't have been in the same basket which would put them in a stronger position to weather a storm.

@grahamlongley8298 Жыл бұрын

Govt VAT changes on boats killed the UK industry