Can the swift 18 been trailered and rigged single handed
Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 5:02 pm
Hi all,
After an ill fated couple of years owning a Newbridge Venturer I am thinking of getting a swift 18. As I only live about 15mins away from the public slip at Poole I was thinking of keeping the boat at home and trailering to the slip every time I wanted to sail. This will hopefully keep the costs down which will be used as a plus point when selling the idea to my wife!.
My question is, Is it really possible to be able to trailer, rig and launch the boat on the occasions that I will be by my self?. How long does it take most people to rig and launch.
Also does anyone know of any Swift 18's for sail that are in good condition, due to my job I am out of the country a lot and also have a 3 month old daughter so I will not have much time to restore/ tidy up one.
Finally any Swift 18 owners in the Poole area that might be able to show me around there Swift 18 as I have never actually seen one.
Regards and happy christmas to you all.
After an ill fated couple of years owning a Newbridge Venturer I am thinking of getting a swift 18. As I only live about 15mins away from the public slip at Poole I was thinking of keeping the boat at home and trailering to the slip every time I wanted to sail. This will hopefully keep the costs down which will be used as a plus point when selling the idea to my wife!.
My question is, Is it really possible to be able to trailer, rig and launch the boat on the occasions that I will be by my self?. How long does it take most people to rig and launch.
Also does anyone know of any Swift 18's for sail that are in good condition, due to my job I am out of the country a lot and also have a 3 month old daughter so I will not have much time to restore/ tidy up one.
Finally any Swift 18 owners in the Poole area that might be able to show me around there Swift 18 as I have never actually seen one.
Regards and happy christmas to you all.