Hi all,
I recently posted that I was looking at a J24 for some close offshore racing and cruising (max 2nm out) on the south coast around Wollongong. Thanks to all that replied and I'm glad that I have steered clear of the J.
I have included my usage brief below and have narrowed it down to these models as I'm on a.budget of around $20k, models include, Northshore 27, Cavalier 28, Swarbrick S80, Adams 10 racer/cruiser.

BRIEF
- Budget around $20k
- Begginer Yacht, I have years experience however my new partner and kids dont.
- want to race out of Wollongong Yacht Club, racers are offshore (about 2mn max) some long raver up/down coast.
- would also like the option of cruising up to Sydney/Pittwater from Wollongong and down south of the gong
- with the above in mind would like some creature comforts below ie berths, head, basic cooking (for the mrs)
- and of course for me a relatively competitive yacht for racing

i know that many may think that I'm dreaming to get all the above for $20k however I understand that there is always going to be some give and take.

Any comments, suggestions, are more than welcome and appreciated

Cheers
HONKN