Relatively affordable faster cruising boat

[Cattl8l]

Afternoon!

I'm interested in purchasing a different boat... Hmm...

Over the past few years I have owned a few small keel boats 7 / 8 meter range. Now I would like to purchase a larger boat in the 10 - 12 meter range, both for extended coastal cruising and to liveaboard for a time.

I have been living aboard and crewing all year on a motorsailor and am frankly fed up of listening to the engine! And sailing at 3knots (no amount of sail tweaking is rewarded!)

I am looking for advice on a boat with some speed pedigree.. I need it after this year! The tricking part is always the budget..

The budget for the purchase is 30,000 euros (close to 40,000 USD)

I have seen a few mid 80's beneteau first 375's in budget ish..

I would like a few more suggestions or comparisons if anyone has any??

So,
I'm in the Med
Have a budget of 30,000 euros (40,000 usd ish)
Looking 10 - 12 meters
Wanting more racey / speed style of sailing.
Doesn't need to be too comfortable down below, two separate cabins would be great.

I thank you in advance for any suggestions.

[Yellowtulip]

Westerly Storm
Westerly Fulmar (fin keel)
Sadler 32
Sigma 33

[Cattl8l]

Thank you Yellowtulip, I will take a look.

[Yellowtulip]

You could add Dehler to that list, too.

[straightman21]

Noticed this on Yachtworld today:
Not perhaps a speed boat but will certainly get you there in more comfort and safety than some "faster" boats:
1981 Westerly Conway 36 Sail New and Used Boats for Sale -

[robertsquire]

how would a 1989 43ft beneteau sound,a touch below your budget line p/m

[bikesherpa]

Comet 1050
Comet 33 or 330
Comet 36
Comet 900
GS 34
Nova 37
Bonin 31
All fast and quality boats at affordable price on the used market

[Deltasailor]

Originally Posted by Yellowtulip

Westerly Storm
Westerly Fulmar (fin keel)
Sadler 32
Sigma 33

Not the Westerlys We could batter the storm in our 24' quarter ton. Manzanita.
Sadler 32 or Sigma............. yes

[SoundOfSilence]

This is what you are looking for:

x-yachts (Sail) Boats For Sale

[hamburking]

A C&C41 from the 80's would certainly satisfy your requirements. They are more common around here, where they were built, but you never know!

C&C 41 sailboat specifications and details on sailboatdata.com

[sandy stone]

I like my First 375. Maybe not as fast as a J-boat, but fast enough for me, comfortable below, sporty, and solid. Easily singlehanded. If it has the original Volvo engine, find out if the transmission input shaft splines have been repaired/upgraded. This was a known design flaw which has been addressed by Volvo.

[JJ77]

Waarschip 1010 or 40.not sure if they are in the Med though



Luffe 40 also really quick,there is a cheap one on YW.
Cheers,
JJ