Hi I have a good condition GP14 in full working order however with us having young children we think we might be better with a cabin cruiser style boat. My question is would it be possible to make my GP14 into one and lose the sailing aspect ? Would it be possible and would it be stable ? Do you think I'd be best to sell what I have and just buy what I'm after ?
Many thanks
Nick
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Do you think I'd be best to sell what I have and just buy what I'm after ?
Yes absolutely. You wont be able to turn a GP14 class sailing dinghy into a cabin cruiser. You could certainly put a canvas cuddy at the bow and use the outboard, but it wouldn't be the same.
Learning to sail and teaching children to sail is an experience you will always remember and so will they. However trying to convert a sailing dinghy into something it is not designed for will also embed itself in your memory.
I would sell the GP14 as is and look for something like a Norman, Shetland or the like.
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Sound like I should get it up for sale ! Thank you for the advice. I think sailing is definitely something we will do in the future I just need something at the moment we can just take out on the water and have fun and a nice day out !
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So it's up for sale now loads of interest but no buyer as yet I've also put it on here so hopefully it'll sell soon and my new adventure can begin
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Hi Nick
First of all, I was a bit surprised at how cheap your for sale price is.
Do you know much about her history and do you have any idea why she hasn't got her build number on her sails?
First of all, I was a bit surprised at how cheap your for sale price is.
Do you know much about her history and do you have any idea why she hasn't got her build number on her sails?
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Yes as I said in the write I have all the history of the renovation and detailed write up as for the numbers would they be on the other sail that's not shown ? Would that make a difference to saleability? I don't about price on these to be honest where should I be ? I've had a look at some "project" cabin boats and they are anywhere between £500 - £1000 so that's where I pitched it ? Any help is would obviously greatly appreciated
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Sorry I've just read my response, I am not that illiterate ! I wasn't paying it the correct attention. I hope you can understand it!
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