I am looking for suggestions for a make and model for a fishing boat that is sail powered. My requirements are as follows:
16-18 ft
trailerable each trip.
easy to launch and retrieve (light)
Good deck space for fishing
to take an outboard
quick and easy to take mast up and down
Safe and stable.
easy to sail.
I have only come across two contenders, the Texas 380, which is a little too small, and the Ocqueteau Tipalia 6.50 Sail Boat, which is a bit big and heavy for single-handed launch and hasn't too much deck space for the size. Any other suggestions? I normally don't go any further out than about 10 miles, though usually fairly quickly with a 60HP Merc on the back of my current cuddy fisher... I expect I'd be doing it slower.....much slower!
fishing and sail power
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the Sou'wester 18 looks a possibility: http://www.salternsboatbuilders.co.uk/souwester18.html
Anyone know of any similar boats?
Anyone know of any similar boats?