The Folkboat design as liveaboard cruising boat has come up before, but the discussion went off topic only after writing it off for its lack of headroom. The Top Hat and Clansman were offered as alternatives. I just want to add my two cents worth.
Having owned and cruised and livedaboard a Top Hat and now owning a Folkie which I have sailed offshore a little. The Folkie is head and shoulders above the TH; better looking, stiffer, faster, and more willing to steer itself. The Clansman is way too expensive for most guys who sail alone.
In addition, I hold that it's the sailor, not the boat, that's critical: read "Dove", or "Tinkerbelle" and so on. Every mooring field the world over are full of large unused yachts, too big or too costly to sail regularly. Sail what you've got.

G'day crew! I'm in the market for a first yacht, and I'm hoping to be pointed in the right direction. I've never sailed before, however upon purchasing a boat I'd learn over time with courses and first hand experience. I'm after a boat in the 30 - 36ft range priced between 20 and 40k that would be comfortable enough to live on while I'm gaining experience, but seaworthy to take on a long offshore haul from Brisbane to Indonesia and beyond. Any suggestions welcomed. Cheers!

Jake

Hi all.

Is there anyone who owns a Folkboat who would be willing to have me on board one day so I can experience the joys of these yachts and help me decide on what kind of yacht to purchase in the future.

Looking at pulling my boat out in October for for a bottom clean and antifoul. Also considering repainting topsides up to toelrail while it's out.

Can anyone recommend/info/feedback on previous experiences using roller/brush technique or a tradesman.

Boat is located in mandurah however moving to the river in October so have a few options for hardstands. Mandurah boat lifters/Henderson boat lifters.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Justin

Excuse the bad picture

As a concept, for singlehanded coastal cruising, which would you choose?

These guys seem to have done ok in a small boat. I have a few reasons for preferring a

smaller vessel. Cost not the least. Any thoughts re folkboats.

hi all, i am looking for some advise on the best live-aboard coastal cruisers. its time to say goodbye to trailer sailers and it's my plan to live aboard for the next 2 years (at least). i am based around harvey bay and looking for a strong seaworthy yacht suitable for east coast cruising. my budget is around the $45,000 mark, but cheaper would be better! i had been considering the adams 35 but recently have been looking at the westsail 32. maybe a roberts??? any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated.
thanks, dave.