@@junk_rig_sailor1698 I bet! It cost me £750 to have my boat brought 15 miles to my driveway by an artic with a hiab, so with a set-up like his he could make a pretty nice living.
Just found your channel....your in my old stomping ground at GH Marina ;) (who knows we may have even met in the past lol... looking forward to seeing the boat sailing (hope you do a full tour soon) See you out on the water :)
Man oh man, that is some boat! Do you know where she was originally born? I have recently bought a Halcyon 27, one of two on my 'want' list, obviously with the Contessa tied first. I wanted something with the folkboat hull and graceful wedge or stepped cabin roof. They just look like a boat is meant to look, graceful and elegant, undoubtedly a 'she'! Your idea of the junk rig should make her even more fun to sail too. What a beauty!
@@junk_rig_sailor1698 I reckon they could produce them to this day and still be selling new ones. A beautiful creature like that will always be loved by connoisseurs. Not only that but their hulls were incredibly thick and strong.
@@xenu-dark-tony No I don't think they would sell that well today. The lighter, faster, roomier designs of today attract the masses. It is also not true to think that only designs like my boat are suitable for ocean sailing. Take a look at the likes of Webb Chiles who sailed an ultra-light Moore 24 with a bolt on fin keel, around the world, My next boat may be a more modern design, who knows, but for now I will make the best of my Contessa. - the best boat is usually the one you currently have (within reason) I think you will enjoy your Halcyon 27, a British design, like my Contessa, also based on the Folkboat, Plus you won't need to build a pilot house as they have standing headroom (unless you are 6'6" or something). Enjoy,
