kd-shard

Hi. Yes I did look into all these different things. Plan is to fix it up out of water on a yard, then put it back into water. We will be paying mooring fees and have our eye on a few places that are reasonably priced. These are on rivers deep enough that accommodate for some big boats also so for now they will be okay. I know the sea would be cheaper but its also the weather, the tides, among other things that are a bit of putting not to mention around where we are there isn't many great places for a boat on the sea. Not like a place you can park your car and jump onto your boat like other places offer. To be honest I would be avoiding mooring it until I needed it in the water but we already have 2 trailers and 2 cars on our driveway. I think the neighbors would star complaining if we then stuck a boat on there too.

The £60 boat is the same as the one pictured here (Not this exact boat). You can see the keel. We want to remove the mast completely, no sailing. Just out board with a roof built over the rear. Not my first crazy project but my first on water. I've no interest at all in bringing a boat to the sea even though I live pretty much next to it (Essex). I want to be able to bring it down rivers and canals for weekends away, could be anywhere, no where specific. I'm self employed so I sometimes do 7 days a week for a month and then might take a week or 2 off with my missus as she is on a flexible contract with her work. Just something fun. Also I'm no stranger to construction work, fiberglass or wiring solar panels and 12 volt systems, but by trade I actually have a motorcycle business in restorations, custom builds, bodywork, custom panels made from fiberglass, paint work, custom made brake brackets, pretty much everything, so I'm hoping some of my skills will come in handy to fixing up the boat. As I said, only worry is that keel lol. Sorry didn't see your reply. Hopefully my last post reply answers about the shape. Its actually a 1970 Pandora. Its had work to it to make it all water tight and keel bolts are all in good condition, but its a bare bones project.

Okay so to try and answer my intentions with the boat. I don't have any intention of it ever sailing again. Masts and everything removed completely and will be powered by a small outboard motor. I've no issues with chopping the keel or removing it completely, judging by comments this is an option I will likely have to figure out. Hoping someone has done something similar.

That is one of my worries. I don't want it to become stuck or worse case damage the boat. That is what I was worried about. The boat is 6'11" Brilliant link thank you! Didn't even know such a guide existed. This is quite a small sail boat. It is 6ft 11" wide and 22ft long.

Hi. I'm new to boating and recently purchased a 22ft sail boat for a sum of £60, and believe it or not for that price it actually floats and has a months free mooring. Anyway it has a keel and a draft of (according to online specs) 3ft 9inches (1.14m) . My question is would this be suitable for most canals? To be honest this boat will never sail again. We have plans to convert it into a tiny home with a extra covering built onto the rear so we can use it for weekends or going on canals. Worst case could we remove the keel and fiberglass underneath without too much movement or having it tip? My only worry is coming across a shallow area. I know removing a keel is a bit of a painful process and really is a last resort, just looking for opinions, information or even if someone knows of anyone with a small sail boat on a canal