Hello BATANN, Thank you for your sound advice. I'll contact some yachting clubs in the Netherlands to discuss organising the sailing experience...
"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...
Another Nobby to Ponder. Hello everybody, I have been busy lately with work, but have also spent some time investigating the Nobby and...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
Another question regarding "Buy, don't build". I found this Nobby: http://www.theyachtmarket.com/boats_for_sale/118847/ The seller suggests a...
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...
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...
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...
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....
"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...