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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