[Kenneth]

Thanks for this, and also for the photo, it’s hard to tell but I’m hoping it’s low enough to stick a bunk over it.

 

that and going astern in one are really my only concerns. While I want to cast off the lines, I’ve a few years before then and my berth is a pretty tight finger so I’d Be reversing out or in and don’t want to be restricted if it’s blowing a bit as I like to sail solo too

[Kenneth]

Thank you for having me!

I’m in the Uk on the south coast and am indeed in the lookout for a nic 38

the few questions I have is really;

is a 50 year old boat still serviceable on a budget?

how do you guys cope with the small cockpit (we would be sailing 2 adults one teen but ultimately I want this as our round the world boat so our son will be moved out  by time we leave)

And the aft cabin… I love everything about the nic 38 except that aft cabin, is it possible to get a double in there? And what hides behind the sink, can you take that section out to create a sideways double?

what’s the average sailing speed, for  a 38ft boat there is only 27ft lwl, does that hinder you?

long keel and marinas… is it manageable or should I look out for a bow thruster?
(I’m used to modern keel boats)

 

thanks in advance!

 

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