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gyccrewman
gyccrewman
QLD
80 posts
QLD, 80 posts
22 Jun 2017 11:16pm
So I'm realising my limited yacht budget. So im back to trailer sailers for use within the sandy straights/ inside fraser. I came across a 6m young. Mr Google tells me its a ply boat with water ballast that sails reasonably well. I believe they are mostly home made but the seller is telling me its made by jim young trailer yachts. Anybody know if this is e en possible. Should i just stick to fiberglass/ reputable build so you could one day sell it.

http://www.boatpoint.com.au/boats-for-sale/private/used/SSE-AD-4794038/1995-YOUNG-TRAILER-SAILER/?cr=3&psq=%28%28Make%3D%5BYOUNG%5D%26%28%28%28SiloType%3D%5BDealer%20used%20boats%5D%7CSiloType%3D%5BDealer%20new%20boats%5D%29%7CSiloType%3D%5BPrivate%20used%20boats%5D%29%7CSiloType%3D%5BDemo%20and%20near%20new%20boats%5D%29%29%26Service%3D%5BBoatsales%5D%29&pso=0&pss=Premium
boty
boty
QLD
685 posts
QLD, 685 posts
23 Jun 2017 7:46am
great boats punch well above their weight the water ballast and firm chines aft makes them very light to trail with still good stability
Ramona
Ramona
NSW
7756 posts
NSW, 7756 posts
23 Jun 2017 8:33am
I crewed on one for a season. Nice little boat. Good upwind with some ballast on the rail and fast off the wind. Easy to rig and easy on the ramp. The owner of the one I sailed on was about 75 and he his still sailing it now in his eighties!
I'm fairly certain his was a professionally built Dynel epoxy over ply with 2 pot paint. Make sure you ensure the water ballast is full before sailing! Smart arse hotshot young bloke in the club took it for a spin while we had lunch. Hauled up the spinnaker and over she went in about 5 knots of wind. They right fairly easy.

I would not worry about resale in any yacht these days. You will get your monies worth.
psychomub
psychomub
448 posts
448 posts
25 Jun 2017 7:51am
gyccrewman said..
So I'm realising my limited yacht budget. So im back to trailer sailers for use within the sandy straights/ inside fraser. I came across a 6m young. Mr Google tells me its a ply boat with water ballast that sails reasonably well. I believe they are mostly home made but the seller is telling me its made by jim young trailer yachts. Anybody know if this is e en possible. Should i just stick to fiberglass/ reputable build so you could one day sell it.

http://www.boatpoint.com.au/boats-for-sale/private/used/SSE-AD-4794038/1995-YOUNG-TRAILER-SAILER/?cr=3&psq=%28%28Make%3D%5BYOUNG%5D%26%28%28%28SiloType%3D%5BDealer%20used%20boats%5D%7CSiloType%3D%5BDealer%20new%20boats%5D%29%7CSiloType%3D%5BPrivate%20used%20boats%5D%29%7CSiloType%3D%5BDemo%20and%20near%20new%20boats%5D%29%29%26Service%3D%5BBoatsales%5D%29&pso=0&pss=Premium


1./They are great boats.

2./ I have never heard of Jim Young trailer yachts a a builder. Jim Young had a yard in Devonport ( Auckland) in the 70s and early 80s. If the boat is professionally built there should be a builders plaque or some other evidence.
gyccrewman
gyccrewman
QLD
80 posts
QLD, 80 posts
25 Jun 2017 5:39pm
Thanks for everyones replys. I think it warrents further investigation. Might have to get in the vlcae and drive down and have a look.
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