Fractional sloop, drop keel operated by electric winch. Well performed day sailer.Very comfortable below with three double berths and two singles,6ft headroom, toilet & stove.
Length 9.2 m, Beam 3.2 m, Draught 1.8m, Displacement ??? 3.75 to 4.25 tonne??
A question that will hopefully promote some discussion and a bit more activity in the sailing section of the Seabreeze forum.
It's not too bad really, depending on how much cash you have. Looks a similar interior design to a Cole 23, just larger.....not sure I like that keel box in the middle of the cabin, but it does look roomy and reasonably functional for racing in the cockpit... not sure how it would go in the larger swells though.
What do I know, I've got a Top Hat 25', 6 foot headroom, sleeps 4 and 1/6th the price of a masrm 920.
Each to their own I guess.
Enough discussion Cisco?
Mick
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It's not too bad really, depending on how much cash you have. Looks a similar interior design to a Cole 23, just larger.....not sure I like that keel box in the middle of the cabin, but it does look roomy and reasonably functional for racing in the cockpit... not sure how it would go in the larger swells though.
What do I know, I've got a Top Hat 25', 6 foot headroom, sleeps 4 and 1/6th the price of a masrm 920.
Each to their own I guess.
Enough discussion Cisco?
Mick
Mick,
My quarter tonner cost half what you paid for a Tophat! Its nearly 10 foot wide and has heaps of room, same dimensions as a Cole 26. But not quite headroom, very comfortable cockpit. Fast and easy to singlehand, that Lexcen bloke new what he was doing.
I could have 12 of these for one masm 920. Were would I park them?
Keep them coming Cisco.
Wife and I are looking for a cruiser to take us at least through the Pacific and maybe further.
Limited capital for purchase (about ? $40,000)
Your suggestions are a good guide.
The Compass 28 looks best candidate so far.
Triton is interesting as well
Have a look at a Cavalier or a Duncanson 28, if you can stretch the budget a S&S 34
My 2 cents worth.
I don't like the Masrn as a cruiser but a really good harbour racer, no doubt about that. The problem I think with the Masrm is the cockpit, again great for racing but not for extended cruising. The cockpit is sort of shallow, not a comfortable spot to sit for hours. A more comfortable cockpit for cruising would be on something like the Phantom 32.
Also, that big cockpit would be pretty exposed in a decent seaway and would get plenty of water across it. I know one Masrm that has dropped it's rudder twice whilst sailing outside.
Haven't seen too many Masrms being used for extended voyages, such as the S&S 34.
I think they were made as a trailer boat and should be used as such.
I believe they do weigh only about 2 tonne, hence why they go so well.
Thanks very much guys. You are keeping me busy checking specifications and prices. Certainly plenty of choice. Any advice on maybe buying overseas and sailing one back here? The market in America looks crowded. Interested in doing the Great Circle Route in Eastern USA
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duncanson 26
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Agree Ratltlehead, we have friends that stayed on there Dunco on the Whitsunday's for 2 months, 2 adults and 3 children, they sailed that Dunco all over the place in all weather
Even if it IS in good condition you are still going to be spending a bit of money on it.
How does it go? BOAT, Bring Out Another Thousand.
I didn't want to have to spend a season getting a boat ready, but rather have a "rolling restoration" as they say.
I didn't want to have to spend a season getting a boat ready, but rather have a "rolling restoration" as they say.
I didn't want to have to spend a season getting a boat ready, but rather have a "rolling restoration" as they say.
Keep them coming Guys. Please
I'm loving this. Some good research and "street" knowledge is apparent.
Our plan has slowly evolved into possibly buying in America and doing the Great Loop first.
Then slowly moving back to Australia via the Islands.
