South west uk test sail

[brucekenny]

Hi everyone.
I’m interested in buying a 28 bilge keel but would like to go for a sail on one. I’m in Devon but happy to travel.
Anyone who would be happy for some crew for an afternoon or day!
Off shore yacht master
Hopefully it starts warming up soon!
Thanks in advance
Cheers Bruce

[Chris Wood]

Hi,

If it helps, I have an LM 30 bilge keel on the River Dart. similar though slightly bigger than the 28.

Not planning to commission her back for the new season for a few weeks but if you have no better offers I would be pleased to take you out when back on the water, with better weather, in the spring.

Best wishes,

Chris Wood

[brucekenny]

Hi Chris, Thanks for the reply and your offer. Sounds great once you're back in the water. I would love the 30 but my local harbour only allows boats up to 9.6m LOA so I believe the 30 is about 10 inches to long (dam it) so it looks like the 28 bilge keel is the model is my next option.
My mobile is 07903840092 so just send me a text or what's app once you're getting sorted.
Thank you again
Regards Bruce

[Chris Wood]

Hi Bruce,
Thanks for your reply. I am at Noss Marina and they use 9.8m (32ft 2") but of course include the stern ladder and I have a slightly extended bow roller with a Bruce anchor adding to the measured l o a ! Without those the boat is probably less than 9.5m.
Anyway, I would be pleased to take you out once I am back in commission .
I will put your number in my phone a diary for a few weeks to get back to you.
Best,
Chris