tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10882921.post1236872001125473189..comments2024-03-17T17:59:44.193+00:00Comments on Bill's Log: Leisure 22William Serjeanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419676353659137355noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10882921.post-41913731202320985212015-03-05T02:57:22.549+00:002015-03-05T02:57:22.549+00:00Youre quite correct Bill. One did cross the Atlant...Youre quite correct Bill. One did cross the Atlantic in the early days, but with the windows fitted with blanking pieces,allowing only a slit to admit daylight. You may also recall a lovesick Turk, who sailed one from the Med a few years ago, trying to meet a girl he fell in love with while she was on holiday. He got deported for his troubles, but some kind soul befriended him and sold the boat, complete with a diesel inboard, on e bay.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08338070894458245404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10882921.post-10962294903533516172015-03-04T15:44:58.155+00:002015-03-04T15:44:58.155+00:00Richard,
The Leisure 17 is a remarkable boat. I r...Richard,<br /><br />The Leisure 17 is a remarkable boat. I remember reading somewhere that one had crossed the Atlantic.<br /><br />If I were continuing coastal sailing, I would have no hesitation in doing so with one.William Serjeanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18419676353659137355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10882921.post-88069974375007527042015-03-04T15:39:28.481+00:002015-03-04T15:39:28.481+00:00Well, Alden, Buying a boat in the UK is easy, beca...Well, Alden, Buying a boat in the UK is easy, because there are thousands for sale; selling her after your exploration may not be so easy. This applies to all second-hand yachts, expensive or cheap. Cheap boats often require considerable expenditure and effort to renovate them; therefore it may be better to obtain one in good condition. Such a boat will let you start your exploration from the outset, saving time and effort. If she's in good nick, you may retrieve your initial expenditure at the end of the cruise, providing you can sell her! Unless you can find ways of avoiding marinas, you have to factor in the costs of visiting them. If you intend using the boat as a base for exploring inland UK to avoid hotel costs, all the other costs involving travel will apply. Travelling anywhere in the UK is expensive.<br />As you say, it's an idea worth mulling over.<br />William Serjeanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18419676353659137355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10882921.post-37169350213560669272015-03-03T03:42:08.796+00:002015-03-03T03:42:08.796+00:00Hello Bill, I can only echo your remarks as far as...Hello Bill, I can only echo your remarks as far as the Leisure 17 is concerned, in spite of the tubby looks and feel. Mine had a very good turn of speed, even in my inexpert hands, and I had the idea that shed be quite forgiving.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08338070894458245404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10882921.post-87111662977008631222015-03-02T03:48:28.684+00:002015-03-02T03:48:28.684+00:00You know Bill, I have got an idea, maybe a strateg...You know Bill, I have got an idea, maybe a strategy for me would be to purchase a small yacht like some that you are featuring here (a real cheap CTS version - Close To Sinking) do her up a bit and then spend some time around your MG (Maurice Griffiths) East coast. I feel a plan forming here. - When you look at the price of hiring cars, hotels,bus tours etc etc etc this may well be a good way of seeing what I need to see Sailing wise in the UK!Alden Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06601028197387499096noreply@blogger.com