Buckler 23' / 24': information sought

[owene6]

[peter radclyffe]

Originally Posted by Rachael

Well... Tigga is afloat! She seems to purr along quite reasonably under motor... though a full sailing test has yet to be attempted.

Photos and a report to follow... perhaps including (if it's attempted and survived) a coastal passage from Lowestoft to Harwich!

I'd be happier NOT supporting such a venture prior to a complete refit and extensive testing... but she needs removing from the broads before the costs of keeping her there bankrupt the friendly soul who has taken her on.

Anyone able to loan flares, a GPS and/or a liferaft, for a weekend please shout!

Edit: Following unexpected developments, Tigga is now safely moored on the Broads and will remain there for the remainder of the winter - which at least offers a bit of breathing space for finding a new home and testing her out a little

Dear Rachael, please dont take this boat to sea, it's top heavy & not seaworthy, your child would be safer on the broads, it may look like a pirate ship but you can't play at sea with children

[pilotmike86]

hi does any one know where i can buy one of these boats from.
cheers
mike

[owene6]

hi, im not sure of any currently forsale, and i think most people have only found them by pure luck, id say your best bet is to look round some old boat yards and spread the word a bit that your looking, they seem to then just pop up.... goodluck!

[margod]

hello
some pics of my buckler at
http://sites.google.com/site/meinbuckler/
for some years i spent my holidays in croatia with my buckler. i also had really bad weather with short waves 2.5-3m. it was a bit wet in the cocpit but i felt very sure in the boat. it is not very fast ( with my 7hp vire engine max 5.5 knots ) but very sure. always have a look at the electrical bilge pump!!!!!!!!
my worst case was heavy storm with a broken exhaust (cooling water in the bilge) and the electrical pump did not work (good luck i had the mechanical pump as well).
have a lot of fun with your boats

[Rachael]

Originally Posted by pilotmike86

hi does any one know where i can buy one of these boats from.

Tigga is sitting opposite our boat on the Yare and I suspect the owner would be delighted to hear that someone was interested in her: he seems less than convinced that he's made the right decision.

Originally Posted by peter radclyffe

Dear Rachael, please dont take this boat to sea, it's top heavy & not seaworthy

Fear not: we settled on a Pandora

[Martin.1967]

Nice boat! It seems that you had a good holiday in Croatia. How large has been the crew? Your fotos will help me to rebuild my Buckler. I hope that can finish the total refit till next summer. In her second life she maybe better than before. Then I´ll try it on lake Neusiedl (as I come from Austria,too! :-) )
Have you already sold yours?

[owene6]

there is a chance that we have one coming up for sale, if anyones interested let me know, it has a fully working mini petter 6 engine, black hull and white deck, two new sails, and new interior.

[idpnd]

They are quirky and pretty - in their very own way..

[souljour2000]

There are tons of "ugly" GRP boats out there... I may be creating one as we speak....Few have many other amenities to offer than racing qualities at best. The Buckler is no racer granted and won't likely do well to windward most of the time...but you have to love that aftcabin... that " Ship-like" walk-in off the deck head, and with twin bilge keels the ability to dry out. Some deck brightwork/scrollwork here and there to liven up the "lines" and you got a pocket-pirate ship!

[idpnd]

What a coincidence - just spotted Owen6's "Dubloon" (as above) in Dylan Winter's "keep turning left" on episode 41 2009 6:14..

[owene6]

shes a film star now! whats next? master and commander 2?!

[bucklerbuddi]

Originally Posted by owene6

Hello, i came across this thread on the net and just had to reply! myself and 3 friends this winter purchased a Buckler 24, also known as a buckler ketch, or buccaneer. we paid the small sum of £280, and shes full working and has all her sails and new upholstery. our one is also the buckler that was featured at the 1979 boat show. what amazes me most, is the amount of room on them! we have happily had 7 stay in the rear cabin!

have seen a slow trickle of info and pics of the buckler coming up but sadly none for sale i wouldnt mind one thats in a state can anyone help ...

[cheeky450]

Hi I have a Buckler for sale, if anyone is interested I'll get some pics

[bucklerbuddi]

hi im def intrested what sort of price are you looking for. id love some pics if you have them interior and exterior if poss thanks