Good Day All,
I am in the process of choosing a boat for Strangford Lough in County Down. Strangford is a large very tidal sea lough which can be shallow in places and occasionally treacherous.I am fairly certain I require only the barest minimum of accommodation ,but must have a safe boat that sails well. The cabin would be for somewhere to put the small grandchildren and a very occasional overnight,at least at first. Would someone be kind enough to tell me how much room there is in the cabin - is there sitting headroom for example?
Interestingly I sailed a friends Hawk during our last regatta: I was somewhat surprised when he gave me the helm as I had never sailed one before and it was blowing 25-30 knots and I am not particularly experienced. No problem at all - big boats all over the place making very heavy going of it and it would have been possible for us to have had a cup of tea! There were two very sporty expert young ladies in a high performance racing machine on the same course and we kept up with them easily - without the spinnaker.
Many Thanks,
Myles.
Hi Myles
I am 6' tall and use the cabin a lot (over 30 nights this season). It is comfortable in a sitting position and there's plenty of legroom when lying down.
I also have a cockpit tent which I mainly use when my wife or friends are cruising with me.
Hope this answers your question but please ring me on 01458 850121 if you would like to ask more specific questions.
Mark
Thanks Mark,I'm a little shorter!
Myles.
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