chibb
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Reged: 05/01/2005
Posts: 72
Loc: Hampshire, UK
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Had a Sadler 34 as family boat, didn't go any further than cross channel, but certainly a capable boat.
Other than the foam core another thing to watch out for is the lower chainplates. Under the deck there is a stainless "knee" which is used to bring the loading further outboard, and ours had an abrupt 90 degree angle in it that is prone to cracking at the weld. As others have done, we had a rounded section welded in at this point. To spot if the knee has already given, look carefully at the deck around the chainplates to see if it has lifted at all, indicating the knee has gone.
Other than that, lovely boat.
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SimonJ
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Reged: 10/08/2001
Posts: 159
Loc: Boat in Antigua for hurricane ...
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Any boat in good condition ought to do you.
After 3 Transats and about 45000miles in my Sadler 34 (with a drop keel) I am still fairly content - but there might be a bigger gale awaiting me!
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exnatalia
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Reged: 09/03/2005
Posts: 1
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Hi: I have sailed Sadler 32 and 34 extensively (South Atlantic, Indian Oceans and Caribbean; Gulf of Mexico) and recently did a crossing on a Warrior 35 from Azores to Ireland.
The Sadler 34 is a much better boat all round, space, comfort, ease of sailing etc. The Warrior is difficult to get out of marina berths, especially if a strong wind is blowing, because of the long keel; is very tender; and, the aft cabin is only usable for storing sails etc. In the Azores we had a Sadler 34 berth near us in a very rough anchorage, its movement was far less than the Warrior.
Lastly, in rough seas the Warrior cockpit, all be it a center location, was difficult to stay wedged in as it is too wide at its fore edge; you also have to sail with the wash boards fitted at all times as the cockpit opens directly into the cabins and any wave breaking into the cockpit immediately floods the cabins.
The Warrier I sailed leaked a lot, especially from the portlights, not sure if this a feature of the design or just that I was on a poorly maintained vessel.
Sadler 34's are fine vessels and will take you anywhere. The foam filled hull also is easier to heat when in high latitudes.
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cliff
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Reged: 15/04/2004
Posts: 5705
Loc: various
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Sailed a Sadler 34 in F8 conditions on a number of occasions - boat took it in her stride. I have no doubt she could take more.
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webcraft
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Reged: 08/07/2001
Posts: 4252
Loc: al shop for local people
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Most well-balanced boat I have ever sailed. A good choice IMO, although the layout down below is a bit old fashioned compared to modern benjenbav caravan style interiors. Spacious compared to the Warrior though.
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Bajansailor
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Reged: 27/12/2004
Posts: 2248
Loc: Barbados (East coast)
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Re the Warrior 35, you could perhaps also consider the Challenger 35 which has an aft cockpit and a better accomodation arrangement - we have one and are very happy with her.
However the Sadler 34 still has more accomodation, and is easier to manoeuvre - ours lives on a swinging mooring, and we never go near marinas, and I wouldnt like to have to try to get her into a tight marina berth, especially if there is tide involved as well.
More info about Warriors and Challengers (and also Voyagers, the deck saloon version) at http://www.sail-trek.com
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