I have a 2005 Catalina 34 MKII which suits me very well, but the other day I was invited to inspect a fully restored 1980 Jarcan 10mtr.
Boy, I was blown away - it was fantastic!
Traditional woodwork, beautifully fitted out with all up to date electronics, gear, etc. Perfect for cruising - so this could very well be my favourite.
regards
Allan
Select to expand quoteShaggybaxter said..
I'd look like like a bit of a fool if I didn't pick this!! 
Pogo 12.50
I would not be so rude as to ask on the forum how much dinero you are paying for this yacht. I just know it is plenty. 
If funds needed for ownership for me were in abundance, which means not just buying it, the lesser part of the equation, but the ongoing ownership cost of at least 10% of the capital cost per annum for maintenance, plus another 10% for when you feel creative and another 20% at least if you are going racing, I guess I would pick a POGO 12 too.
Before commitment to a purchase though I would have to be convinced by a demonstration sail which I am anticipating on the Fair Fusion in the not too distant future. A divisional or handicap win with myself aboard in the 2016 Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race would be a "Fish or cut bait" thing wouldn't it??
Go and buy one or sit out on the rail. 
If size were no obstacle maybe a Gozzard, there's something about the idea of lounging in that fwd saloon.....:).
Hi all
Not sure which one but I would be looking at around about a 40 foot cruising Cat
Regards Don
My Choice after much research would be a 36 S&S Racer/Cruiser,
but I dont like my chances of one coming onto the market
Select to expand quoteLexmark said..
My Choice after much research would be a 36 S&S Racer/Cruiser,
but I dont like my chances of one coming onto the market
I like all of the SS boats and thought of yours. Just a bit too big for me. I like my boats to be a bit handy.
I'm with Donk. Either a Fusion for fun, fast cruising. Or an FP for fun, fast entertaining.
At the humane end of the scale there is a Najad 34 currently located in Sydney on the market.
These are not particularly well known over here, but are well built and should get you home everytime.
Now if I were to splash out then a Hallberg Rassy as per Ramona would do it for me.
Must be my bloodlines coming out here!
You people are making me cry. These boats are simply incredible.
If money wasn't a consideration I'd be taking a lot of boat on sea trials.
www.superyachts.com/fleet/adix-photos-2078
Had the pleasure of attending a cocktail party aboard this yacht when she was owned by Allan Bond and called XXXX.
I think here original name 'Jessica" suits her best.
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL.
It's to hard to make a single decision!
If money really was no concern, I would have 2 boats, ( or maybe more)
Donks 40 cruising cat with a couple of big diesel auxilleries sounds great, and thensomething like the sunfast 3600 to race. Set the sunfast up to do cat 2 races.
Can see myself at hammo after a days racing, heading back to the cat for apre race drinks and nibbles.
After a couple of years thrashing the sunfast, trade it in on the next latest & fast little toy.
As I have a real soft spot for old timber yachts, may have a share in something on Sydney harbour, with a couple of like minded people, and do some classic racing........only a " share" mind you.
One of these to cruise/race
www.schionningdesigns.com.au/gforce-1800
And a modern daysailor, like a modern version of the Etchells
Lots of good content here on this topic-Plenty to drool over.
Great idea as a thread starter Meg!
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If I was just wanting to spend heaps I would probably look at a Hallberg Rassy.
Mmmm.....Hallberg Rassy :)
Select to expand quoteRiffRaff said..
Anyone want to go halves or quarters in a Moody DS 54?? Please
I'm going to have to stop reading this thread, it's torture.
^^^^ if you buy Kato, ask for a few hotlaps around Mount Panorama thrown in as well.
As for money's no object, i'd keep the current boat and have a daysailor also like Rumble, Tofinou would be fine:
www.yoti.com.au
simple, plus it even has a dunny for the boss.
Select to expand quoteseabird said..RiffRaff said..
Anyone want to go halves or quarters in a Moody DS 54?? Please
I'm going to have to stop reading this thread, it's torture.
Hanse / Moody use the same hull for the Moody 54DS and the Hanse 575, and yes they are a great boat to sail, but I prefer the lay out of my 575, and can not think of a better all round boat to own. A Moody 54DS will run you into about $1,600,000.00. after you tick a few boxes.
Select to expand quoteJode5 said..seabird said..RiffRaff said..
Anyone want to go halves or quarters in a Moody DS 54?? Please
I'm going to have to stop reading this thread, it's torture.
Hanse / Moody use the same hull for the Moody 54DS and the Hanse 575, and yes they are a great boat to sail, but I prefer the lay out of my 575, and can not think of a better all round boat to own. A Moody 54DS will run you into about $1,600,000.00. after you tick a few boxes.
Is that for the solar or genset version? damit I want the all solar with washing machine and R/C!
Select to expand quotesouthace said..
Jode5 said..
seabird said..
RiffRaff said..
Anyone want to go halves or quarters in a Moody DS 54?? Please
I'm going to have to stop reading this thread, it's torture.
Hanse / Moody use the same hull for the Moody 54DS and the Hanse 575, and yes they are a great boat to sail, but I prefer the lay out of my 575, and can not think of a better all round boat to own. A Moody 54DS will run you into about $1,600,000.00. after you tick a few boxes.
Is that for the solar or genset version? damit I want the all solar with washing machine and R/C!
Read between the lines southace. I have been sailing on Jode7, a Hanse 575, it is the duck's nuts and he did not pay $1.6 mill for it.
Shaggie's Pogo looks hard to beat
Looks great, goes like a bullet, plenty of space and the option of shallow draft
What more can you ask for
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What boat would you buy??
I'd buy a Catalina 28 MKII.
There a well set up boat inside its quite amazing how they have fitted them out and fitted so much in a small package
