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by jon777
Wed Sep 17, 2008 7:31 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Swift 18 wanted
Replies: 5
Views: 9564

There is another one advertised at Ullswater (apart from Frenesie) with a non-roadworthy trailer. I am off on holiday for 2 weeks tomorrow, but I will look at that one if she is still available when I return. Sent a PM about the one advertised on the forum, but no response as yet. I guess I may have...
by jon777
Wed Sep 10, 2008 4:05 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Swift 18 wanted
Replies: 5
Views: 9564

Swift 18 wanted

Thanks Martin - that is the problem really... there are quite a few Swifts for sale, but Truro and back is a 700 mile round trip (probably £100+ of diesel at today's rates plus the time involved)
by jon777
Wed Sep 10, 2008 1:00 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Swift 18 wanted
Replies: 5
Views: 9564

Swift 18 wanted

I am looking for a Swift 18 with roadworthy trailer and, ideally, equipped for coastal cruising. I am based in the North West - prepared to travel for the right boat, but would prefer North England, Wales, Midlands etc. as the South Coast is a long trip for a viewing. If anyone is moving on to somet...
by jon777
Thu Aug 14, 2008 12:49 pm
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Swifts in Wirral / North Wales
Replies: 6
Views: 10872

Thanks very much guys - most helpful.
by jon777
Tue Aug 12, 2008 12:54 pm
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Swifts in Wirral / North Wales
Replies: 6
Views: 10872

Swifts in Wirral / North Wales

Hi I am currently thinking about "trading up" from my current cruising dinghy at the end of this season and have been doing a lot of research about 18-20 foot trailer sailers. After looking at loads of options (from a new West Wight Potter to Shipmates etc.) it seems that the Swift 18 seems to tick ...