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'Pike'

Leisure 18

Solo

Sunray 21

Between May and August I laboured at building a patio in the back garden. Meanwhile, ‘Pike’, my Iain Oughtred skiff, waited patiently for her first sail with me as skipper. As things worked out, that didn’t happen until the last day of August, but it was a very special day.*

Since then I’ve sailed her several times. At the very top of this page, in the lefthand corner, there’s a search box where you can key in the word ‘Pike’. You’ll be offered a number of links taking you to articles about her.

Likewise, if you are interested in a particular boat, you can try searching for her.

Two months have passed since I had my first sail with ‘Pike’, and in addition to writing about her, I’ve posted articles with details of 24 other boats. Links to them are set out below - the most recent is at the top.

For more boats, have a look at Small Sailboats: http://bills-log.blogspot.co.uk/p/small-sailboats-here-are-links-to.html This link is permanently displayed to the righthand side, under ‘Pages’, and above a link to my Cruising Logs: http://bills-log.blogspot.co.uk/p/cruising-logs.html

*Had an Excellent Sail with ‘Pike’ - Part 2

http://bills-log.blogspot.co.uk/2015/08/had-excellent-sail-with-pike-part-2.html 

Links

Privateer 20 Gaff Rigged Cutter

http://bills-log.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/privateer-20-gaff-rigged-trailer-sailer.html

Victoria 28 Frances Cruising Yacht

http://bills-log.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/victoria-frances-28-cruising-yacht.html 

Hunter 707 Keel Boat

http://bills-log.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/hunter-707-keel-boat-little-red-rooster.html 

J 80 Racing Yacht

http://bills-log.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/j-80-racing-yacht_20.html

Dufour 80

http://bills-log.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/dufour-44.html

Malbec 290

http://bills-log.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/dufour-44.html 

First 260 Spirit

http://bills-log.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/first-260-spirit.html

Topper Sailing Dinghy

http://bills-log.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/topper-sailing-dinghy.html 

Hunter Minstrel - Part 2

http://bills-log.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/hunter-minstrel-part-2.html 

Solo Dinghy

http://bills-log.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/solo-dinghy.html 

Matilda 20 Trailer Sailer

http://bills-log.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/matilda-20-trailer-sailer.html 

Leisure 18 Yacht

http://bills-log.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/leisure-18-yacht.html 

‘Gorfnik’ Paraduck

http://bills-log.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/gorfnik-paraduck.html 

Westerly Fulmar 32

http://bills-log.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/westerly-fulmar-32.html 

Falmouth Bass Boat

http://bills-log.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/falmouth-bass-boat.html 

Sunset 27

http://bills-log.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/boats-seen-at-burnham-part-4-sunset-27.html 

Beneteau First 211

http://bills-log.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/boats-seen-at-burnham-part-3-beneteau.html

Cape Cutter 19

http://bills-log.blogspot.co.uk/2015/08/boats-seen-at-burnham-part-2-cape.html 

Freedom 21

http://bills-log.blogspot.co.uk/2015/08/boats-seen-at-burnham-part-1-freedom-21.html 

Transworld 41 Ketch

http://bills-log.blogspot.co.uk/2015/08/lady-rosemary-transworld-41-ketch.html 

Hurricane 5.9 Catamaran

http://bills-log.blogspot.co.uk/2015/08/hurricane-59-catamaran.html 

Roamer Cruising Dinghy

http://bills-log.blogspot.co.uk/2015/08/daisy-roamer-cruising-dinghy-is-for-sale.html 

Foiling MOD 70

http://bills-log.blogspot.co.uk/search?updated-max=2015-08-31T15:01:00%2B01:00&max-results=20&start=42&by-date=false 

Sunray 21

http://bills-log.blogspot.co.uk/2015/08/sunray-21.html 

More Photos of Hullbridge Riverside

In the absence of inspiration for posting an entirely boat-centred article I’m offering four photos depicting views over the River Crouch at Hullbridge. They portray the mood at the time. There was a gentle breeze, sufficient to slightly ruffle the surface of the water, but not enough to unduly distort* reflections. Overhead, high in the sky, there were wispy plumes of ice crystals, formed by vapour from passing planes. Moored yachts lay in line to the last of the ebb, except for a handful that were caught in a back-eddy** over nearby shallows. Generally, there was a feeling of tranquility.

I am mystified by the apparent absence of swans, because they flourish at Hullbridge.

*Top photo

**Third photo

Links

Mute Swans

http://bills-log.blogspot.co.uk/2009/09/mute-swans.html 

The River Crouch at Hullbridge

http://bills-log.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/the-river-crouch-at-hullbridge.html 

Privateer 20 Gaff Rigged Trailer Sailer

When I was rowing on the River Crouch not so long ago and I came across this Privateer 20. She was designed by Norman Howard who also designed the Shipmate Senior.* The Privateer 20 is a larger version, but with a clipper bow. Both boats have centre-plates and kick-up rudders. Built by Smallcraft of Blockley in the early 1970s, the Privateer could be rigged as a sloop or as a gaff cutter. The more rakish and attractive to me is the latter. Incidentally, Tony Smith (Creeksailor) rigged his Shipmate Senior** as a gaff cutter. Apparently the conversion from Bermudan sloop turned out to be very successful.

You can learn a lot more about Privateer 20s by watching John Turner’s videos. (See Links below)

*’My Shipmate Senior:  http://bills-log.blogspot.co.uk/2010/01/lisa-shipmate-senior.html

**Tony’s gaff-rigged Shipmate Senior: http://creeksailor.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/shipmate-senior-gaff-cutter-dimensions.html

Other Links

Privateer 20 and Clipper Bows

http://bills-log.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/privateer-20-and-clipper-bows.html 

Privateer 20 Details at Sailboat Data

http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=8117 

Privateer 20 - Part 1 (Followed by 5 more videos) by John Turner

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J551UcvADDg

Privateer 20 Sailing from Liverpool to Anglesey day 1 (Also by John Turner)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4prEQ0trgVE

Privateer 20 by Fuzzying at Fannyside Loch

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9wqWWWrIgM

Privateer 20 Yahoo! Group (Oliver Shaw and friends)

https://uk.groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/privateer20/info

Privateer 20

http://www.sailingtheweb.com/sailboats/Privateer+20/Small+Craft/

Privateer 20 Forum

http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?207573-Privateer-20-any-good

'Looking Down' by the River

So often when walking along paths beside the River Crouch, I look ahead and I look up. Now and again I look down to avoid stepping on dog’s pooh! These paths are very popular with dog lovers because there are no restrictions. Most owners are responsible and take heed to control their pets, but a few allow them to run free. Many a time I’ve had dogs bounding towards me without  their owners taking a great deal of notice. Two or three times dogs have jumped up to place their paws on me, in the hope they will get a friendly greeting.

I like looking at dogs because they come in all shapes and sizes, but that’s as far as it goes. In fact, dogs, as far as I am concerned cannot be trusted. Dog owners will be tut-tutting (barking-mad) here, but if you’ve been bitten by one as I have - twice, you may see it from a different viewpoint. There may be exceptions with well-trained dogs controlled by their owners, but there’s never a year passes without a child is mauled by a dog. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not against having dogs as pets, and I’m all for them being used to help blind people and wherever they can be of assistance, such as with the emergency services. Owners can get great satisfaction from training their dogs, loving them and caring for them. A dog can be a comfort to an elderly person, especially if he is isolated and lives alone. There is the well-known saying, ‘A dog is man’s best friend.’ I am aware of how faithful and how knowing they can be. They are intelligent animals.

After this rambling about the canine species and the relationship between them and us (me), I’ll get to the point: Looking down is something that should be done more often. Sometimes our heads are so high in the sky we miss treasures at ground level. Perspective down there is entirely different. One enters a domain that is not often frequented. The lower region is populated with insects, beetles, slugs and snails. These creatures depend upon their immediate environment for sustenance and shelter. At the path’s edge there are a multitude of plants that are ideally suited to sustaining the myriad of insects and animals that inhabit them. These creatures crawl on them, eat them, lay their eggs on them, shelter in them, live and die in them. Spiders weave their webs for trapping flies, moths, butterflies and the odd bee now and again. I’ve seen lizards there and adders too, as well as slowworms. 

The tapestry and variety of plant growth at the river’s side is amazing, sometimes beautiful. I’m not an expert at identifying them, but I do know of more common types like bramble, hawthorn, alder, ash, thistle, celandine and daisy. My photos illustrate some of the plants to be seen in the locality of South Fambridge, including a delicate lichen-type growth that clings to the surface of the concrete path. 

Links

Wildlife Trust - Estuaries

http://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife/habitats/estuaries

Views over the River Crouch at South Fambridge

A little further to the east of Hullbridge is South Fambridge, which is my favourite location for taking a walk. There is no other spot I would prefer to be for a quiet time, a moment of refreshment, and this afternoon I had the privilege of doing just that. Apart from a few dog walkers, the place was virtually deserted.

I never cease to be amazed at the beauty of the scenery; much of it having been shaped by the hand of man. From atop the flood prevention embankment, I looked to the south, where there were acres of freshly ploughed fields made ready for the sowing of seed. In the opposite direction, across the river, I could see the pontoons of Fambridge Yacht Station, and the wooden structure of the yacht club building.

I walked westwards and feasted my eyes upon the beauty. The colours of reflected light from mud and water were a great delight. The sensation of quietness was made quieter because of the occasional cries and screeching of wading birds. High in the sky, silently, planes left telltale trails of feathery vapour. I was free to dream and commune with my Maker.

Views Over the River Crouch at Hullbridge

Many readers will know that I love  walking beside the River Crouch. South Fambridge is my favourite spot, and a close second to it is Hullbridge. South Fambridge is less frequented by walkers; although in recent years, since the path has been concreted, and nearby, new houses have been built, the path has become more popular with walkers, particularly those who have dogs.

To me, the environs of the Crouch have always been beautiful. There’s a sense of space with wide open vistas, lots of sky, and the mood changes with the seasons. There’s never a dull moment. Weather, wind and tide, wildlife and human activities are forever changing. It’s a lively spot, a mind and soul-inspiring location, a respite for dreaming, and for me a place where I feel close to God, not that He is ever far away.

These photos were taken at Hullbridge where the river narrows. Beside the path to the south, there are caravan homes. Eastwards, and before Brandy Hole Yacht Club, there are luxury homes with panoramic views overlooking the river. The walker can enjoy these vistas for nothing, and exercise the body at the same time.

Links

Hullbridge River Walk

http://bills-log.blogspot.co.uk/2011/11/hullbridge-river-walk.html 

The River Crouch at Hullbridge

http://bills-log.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/the-river-crouch-at-hullbridge.html 

Snapshots at Hullbridge

http://bills-log.blogspot.co.uk/2011/10/snapshots-at-hullbridge.html 

Victoria Frances 28 Cruising Yacht

In 1973 Chuck Paine designed and had built for himself a 28’ double-ender. in his own words, ‘She was to embody everything I knew about the design of efficient cruising vessels of GRP construction, to be capable of yearly cruises to and among the Caribbean Islands, to be small enough to fit my limited budget yet large enough to survive a gale at sea. She is small enough for me to handle the little maintenance required with GRP construction, capable of being laid up alongside a local lobsterman's wharf on an outgoing tide for periodic attention to the bottom.’

Since then he has designed many yachts* and he has received worldwide acclaim** for his work.

*Sailboat Designs of C. W. (Chuck) Paine: http://sailboatdata.com/view_designer.asp?designer_id=79

**Chuck Paine, His Stories and Designs: http://www.cruisingworld.com/chuck-paine-his-stories-and-designs

Links

 A Short History of the 26’ Frances

http://www.victoriashadow.co.uk/yachts.php 

Jester Challenge to the Azores with a Frances 26 by Jonathan Hopper

http://www.victoriashadow.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?id=338 

Victoria 26 Archives at Yachts Net

http://www.yachtsnet.co.uk/archives/victoria-26/victoria%2026.htm 

Frances 26 Details

http://frances26.org/ 

Frances 26 Drawings

http://frances26.org/drawings.php 

Frances 26 with a trunk cabin

http://frances26.org/92frances.php

C. W. Paine Yacht Design inc

http://www.chuckpaine.com/sailhistory.html 

Frances 26 Details at Sailboat Data

http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=5644 

Victoria Frances 26 Gaff Cutter for Sale £24,000

http://yachts.apolloduck.co.uk/feature.phtml?id=446342

Hunter 707 Keel Boat ‘Little Red Rooster’

'Little Red Rooster'

Here she is again

Following on from yesterday’s article about J 80s, here is a smaller, but similar ‘flyer’ at 23’ 8” LOA. First built by British Hunter Boats in 1995, the 707 is a one design keel boat. She came from the board of David Thomas who also drew the lines and construction plans for the his very successful Sonata and Impala, both of them manufactured by Hunter.

A bit of ‘googling’ revealed several links to websites offering information about Hunter 707s. It wasn’t difficult to discover who the owner of ‘Little Red Rooster’ was, not that I deliberately sought him out. His name popped up in racing results published by a certain yacht club at Burnham-on-Crouch.

Hunter 707s will appeal to the sporty sailor who enjoys racing on an equal basis. Being a one design boat, they are almost identical, apart from minute differences that may have occured during the manufacturing process. All of them must conform to the Hunter 707 class rules before they can be raced in official events. They are able to take up to five crew members, which can be helpful when conditions are boisterous, because they can act as mobile ballast for trimming the boat. In less windy conditions, fewer crew will help reduce a boat’s actual displacement and reduce her wetted surface for optimum performance.

As with the bigger J 80s, 707s are excellent for family day sailing. They can also be cruised by hardy types who make light of her minimal facilities and accommodation. They have been used by Banff Sailing Club and the University of St Andrews Sailing Club for tutoring beginners. Apparently they are excellent boats for match racing. A fixed draught of nearly 5 feet may limit where they can be sailed, and they must be kept on a deepwater mooring. A YBW Forum commentator said his 707 engine arrangement was better than the one with his current boat, a Jeanneau Sun 200. If I remember correctly, Hunter have a system for fully retracting an outboard engine from an access box near the stern of a boat.

Links

707 Class Association

http://www.sail707.com?  

707 Details at Sailboat Data

http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=4167

707 National Championships at Burnham-On-Crouch

http://royalcorinthian.co.uk/story/2000945/707-national-championships 

Hunter 707s for Sale

http://yachts.apolloduck.co.uk/boats.phtml?id=1140&mi=376 

Hunter 707 Sold, but good photos

http://iow.boatshed.com/hunter_707-boat-135547.html 

707 sports boat action Windermere 2009 Winter Series 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mW1EXzBmMps 

707 Sailing Fast

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtTALrTuJTE 

Hunter 707 Class Rules

http://www.rya.org.uk/SiteCollectionDocuments/technical/Web%20Documents/Class%20Rules/707%20Class%20Rules%202015.pdf 

David Thomas - Designer of the 707 

http://equinoxsailing.com/david-thomas/ 

Banff Sailing Club - Keel Boat Training with 707s

http://www.banffsailingclub.co.uk/707%20about.php 

University of St Andrews Sailing Club - Seamanship Training with 707s

http://sailing.saints-sport.com/yacht-racing/

YBW 707 Forum

http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?350857-Hunter-707 

Hunter Association

http://www.hunterassociation.org.uk 

British Hunter

http://www.britishhunter.co.uk

J 80 Racing Yacht

The J 80 is described at the J Boat website as a sportboat. There’s no such word in an English dictionary; therefore I guess it is an Americanism, but the word conjures up a vision of an exciting yacht designed for competitive racing and for exuberant sailing. On-line photos, videos, descriptions and accounts confirm she is such a yacht. She is raced internationally with large numbers participating. 62 boats competed in the J 80 World Championship at Newport when conditions were challenging because of strong winds and white-capped waves. Sailors and their boats from 9 countries took part.

A function she is suited for other than racing is family day sailing. She is reputed to be easy to handle, sea-kindly and capable of being sailed offshore.* Her 1,400 lbs fin keel gives her excellent stability, and because of her light displacement and slippery hull she can sail at 19 knots** when conditions are right and she is being handled by an expert crew, but this is definitely not for the fainthearted!

Statistics

LOA: 26.25 ft – 8.00 m

LWL: 24.60 ft – 7.50 m

BEAM: 8.25 ft – 2.81 m

DRAFT: 4.90 ft – 1.49 m

DISPLACEMENT: 3,200 lbs – 1,450 kg

LEAD KEEL: 1,400 lbs – 650 kg

UPWIND SAIL AREA: 338 sq ft – 34.50 m²

SPINNAKER AREA: 700 sq ft – 65 m²

CE APPROVAL: Category B

TOWING WEIGHT: 4078.5 lbs – 1850 kg

*She meets the EU Recreational Craft Directive’s Design Category B able to cope with waves up to 13 feet and winds up to 41 knots.

**Extreme Sailing 19.6 knots on j80 - Yeehaw!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psUrjHLiLVU Links

Links

J 80 Information

http://www.jboats.com/j80

 J 80

http://www.keyyachting.com/j-boats/j80/ 

United Kingdom J 80 Class Association

http://j-80.co.uk/ 

J 80

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J/80 

2004 J 80 for Sale £17,995 

http://yachts.apolloduck.co.uk/feature.phtml?id=405649 

Dufour 44

My photo

My photo

Clarke and Carter photo

Internet archive photo

Internet  archive GIF

This sort of yacht is way-out of my league, and as such she is a bit jaw-dropping. In May when I took photos of her, she was on the market for £139,950.* It’s possible to buy a small terraced house for that amount. The sort of person who would be interested in owning her, most likely would not be in the least interested in a terraced house, unless he was into buying it to rent or to renovate for selling at a profit.

Anyway, I digress - back to the yacht. She was designed by Umberto Felci and Patrick Roséo, and she was manufactured in France by Dufour Yachts. 44s were built between 2003 and 2008, but I don’t know the date when this particular boat was built. She looks as though she is a shallow draught version at 1.76 metres. Deep draught 44s draw 2.31 metres. They are described as ‘performance cruisers’, which indicates they have a good turn of speed on all points of sail. Having a fractional sloop rig with an in-mast furling mainsail and a furling Genoa, she can easily be reefed, while remaining well-balanced.

Her interior borders on the luxurious with twin aft cabins and an owner’s cabin up forward. She has an ‘L’ shaped galley, a navigation station, a spacious saloon with ‘U’-shaped seating around a central table, twin heads, loads of locker space and a powerful diesel engine, all of which comprise a package that would make many an owner satisfied with his lot.

*The Dufour 44 Performance advertised below** has an asking price of £124,950* Therefore I don’t think she can be the same boat as the one I photographed, because the cheaper boat has bow thrusters.

Links

**Dufour 44 Performance for Sale at Clarke and Carter

http://www.clarkeandcarter.co.uk/dufour-44-yacht-for-sale-on-brokerage-just-reduced-to-124950/

Dufour 44 Performance Statistics 

http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=8247 

Yacht World Brokerage - Several Dufour 44s for sale between £110,327 and £57,320

http://www.yachtworld.co.uk/boats/category/type/Dufour/44+Performance 

Dufour 44 Performance for Charter (Nice photos)

http://www.croatiacharter.com/sailing-boats-charter/dufour-44-performance-20779~/ 

Dufour Yachts

http://www.dufour-yachts.com/en/

New Computer

I’ve been saving for a new computer for well over a year, and today I took the plunge and bought myself an iMac. Most of my computing to date has been with Microsoft Windows, but I’ve had an iPhone for several years, and more lately I bought an iPad; therefore it seems logical to go the whole hog and make it a trio!

That brings a problem, because I’ll have to learn how to operate the iMac. Fortunately there are similarities between it and the iPad and the iPhone. To complicate the matter, the latest (2016) keyboard has a slightly different layout to that of my Dell Studio laptop. The ampersand ‘@’ symbol has been moved to the #2 key, which it also shares with the Euro symbol. The ‘control’ and ‘fn’ keys have been exchanged, and there are two ‘command’ keys.

Not only are there differences between the keyboards, but there are differences with the layout, and content of the homepage. Even document applications are different. I don’t really want to buy ‘Word for iMac’, but if the push comes to the push, I will.

The reason why I am letting you know these things is to inform you that I may have difficulties in uploading my blog for a few days. I’ll have the old computer as a standby, but I don’t want to be using different machines concurrently. I’ll see how it goes. Meanwhile, please be patient.

Malbec 290

I saw this boat on 28^th August moored to a Rice and Cole pontoon at Burnham-on-Crouch, and I was attracted to her clean, streamlined appearance, giving the impression she was very swift. She could be described as racer/cruiser, with more emphasis on racing than on cruising. This class of yacht was designed by Pablo Matracchio and built in Argentina. All control lines are led aft, and her self-draining cockpit is large enough to accommodate a crew of six who will have little to do when racing on the river, except to be mobile ballast and trimmers of sails. Prolonged coastal racing would require more effort, including doing the navigation, watch-keeping, preparing meals, cleaning up and general chores.

Assuming she’s the Malbec 290 for sale* at Rice and Cole, her internal mouldings have built into them a galley to port with a sink, and a heads and a shower to starboard. In the aft cabin there’s a double bunk. She has a Volvo 15 HP diesel engine. Altogether she’s an attractive package for someone who is willing to part with £30,000.

*Melbec 290 for Sale at Burnham-on-Crouch £29,995

http://dailyboats.com/boat/39021-malbec-290-for-sale

Other Links

Makesails Melbec 290 - Oceantech

http://www.sailingtheweb.com/RPC/sailboat/?STWcode=S01202&print=true

Melbec 290 – Excellent Photos

http://www.mostsailboats.org/category/malbec/

Malbec 290 for Sale 33,000 Euros

http://www.theyachtmarket.com/boats/sailing-boats/malbec/290/

 

Malbec 290 Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqVMBFkiUZA

Malbec 290 Details and Photos

http://www.inautia.com/boat-new-sailboats-oceantech-malbec-290-45960100071655655065574955694556.html

Malbec 290 Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2R4BXIdeBSw

First 260 Spirit

What can I say about this boat seen at Hullbridge? She’s similar to her smaller sister, the First 211,* but with far more of everything – space, power and speed. I don't know what sort of engine she has, but First 260s can be powered by an inboard diesel engine such as a Yanmar 9 HP 1GM10 with a folding prop. The video ‘Beneteau First 260 Tour’ **gives the viewer a good idea of her interior.

This attractive 25’ 3” X 9’ 1” lifting keel yacht will surely give her owner a lot of fun. She offers the best of everything: performance, combined with shallow draught (2' 9") when the keel is in the raised position.

The Used Boat Test*** by Sailing Today provides more detail.

*Beneteau First 211: http://bills-log.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/boats-seen-at-burnham-part-3-beneteau.html

**Beneteau First 260 Tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrUyrjliYb4

***Beneteau First 260 Spirit:http://www.sailingtoday.co.uk/uncategorized/beneteau-first-260-spirit/

Other Links

Beneteau First 260 Spirit – a summary

 http://www.finot.com/bateaux/batproduction/beneteau/first260/fst260_pang.htm

First 260 Spirit (Beneteau)

http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=5953

First 260 Spirit video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMjizU6Wv0g

BlueJ First 260 Downwind

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwO8EK2k46A

  

First 260 Spirit for Sale £16,750

http://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/Racing-for-sale/beneteau-first-260-spirit/80318#txRu3dom1RwuJf5i.97

First 260 Spirit for Sale £24,950

http://essex.boatshed.com/beneteau_first_260_spirit-boat-211307.html

First 260 Spirit for Sale 24,000 Euros

http://www.xboat.uk/782-BENETEAU+FIRST+260+SPIRIT.html