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Hello BATANN, Thank you for your sound advice. I'll contact some yachting clubs in the Netherlands to discuss organising the sailing experience that you recommend. Regards.

"I am giving all the advice, both good and bad, which I have received about the Nobby serious consideration" –– I mean both good and bad points regarding the Nobby. Not good and bad advice.

Another Nobby to Ponder. Hello everybody, I have been busy lately with work, but have also spent some time investigating the Nobby and alternatives (I contacted the owner of Lassie, but unfortunately the ad was very old and she was sold). I am giving all the advice, both good and bad, which...

Hi BATAAN, Thank you for your reply. I've added some more pictures. She does look very neat overall. But I am concerned about this open cabin. I hadn't really understood from the pictures, But I see that cabin is completely open to the elements. No door or hatch. I could close it though...

Hi, I've been looking at a lot of boats over the last few days. Far too many to choose from. And, like you have all suggested the market must be slow for sellers as a lot of the boats have been on the market for a long time. Easy to buy, difficult to sell. I have seen one boat in particular...

Another question. The Ziska has no engine. And as I mentioned, the boatbuilder (Butlers) sailed with no engine for 4 years, and I have read of other sailors doing likewise. This is good for space, no doubt, but what will this require of a sailor. What are the challenges? And how do you navigate...

Hi BATAAN, Thanks again. I'm not completely against a modern fiberglass boat, at least not in principle. I've worked with plastics, as an Industrial Designer, and know the material has it's virtues and charms. In fact it can be striking in ways that other materials cannot. But I also feel...

Thanks BATAAN for your advice and the contact for Mr. Thompson, whom I have e-mailed. I will keep an open mind, and study alternative yacht designs to the Nobby. Regards.

Another question regarding "Buy, don't build". I found this Nobby: http://www.theyachtmarket.com/boats_for_sale/118847/ The seller suggests a "total re-build (possibly) required". Would this require the same, or similar, commitment, time and money as a new build. I'm guessing that it would...

Hi Peter and BATAAN, Thanks for your input. Much appreciated. Peter I've had a look at the 38' dutch style yacht. Interesting. She's not as elegant and graceful as the Nobby, but clearly a comfortable and spacious cruising yacht. I do value grace, in form and function (and people), which the...

Don't Build –Buy Hi Frosty, masalai and michael pierzga, Thank you all for joining in the discussion. I'm happy to hear more opinions about my plans, and all of your candid support for the don't build, buy suggestion advocated so clearly and firmly by Manie B. It's very good advice. And...

Sailplan Milehog and eyschulman made some comments about the sail plan for the Ella Rose, and its limited use, which I would like to learn more about. I have attached some other sail plans which I have been considering, but from what I gather the sail may not be the problem, but rather the type...

Thank you eyschulman and Milehog for your comments and recommendations for the Ella Rose. I like her and I am very pleased that you do to. Imagining a future for her is exciting, but realising her requires facing difficult challenges and uncertainties, but most importantly of all, putting of a...

"Nice old English Nobby for sale in NW WA state. Built as a racer and has always had outside ballast, never had an engine, well rebuilt by skilled people. Shown here with very poor sails. Really fast and fun cutter."- BAATAN Hello Boat Design Forums, I have been researching designs for...