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Halman 27 or Nordica 30?

18K views 11 replies 4 participants last post by  boatpoker 
#1 ·
Hello all,

I'm purchasing one of two boats and would like some advice on the pros and cons of each. The Halman is a fin keel with a skeg rudder and the Nordica is a full keel. I would like to know which is more seaworthy in large bodies of water and any tips on how the two boats handle. I would assume the Halman would be considerably faster, is that true?

Thanks for your help

Drew
 
#2 ·
The Halman's probably as fast as the Nordica, since they have about the same LWL, and the Halman's lighter, but the Nordica is probably the more seaworthy of the two.
 
#6 ·
With a good weather window, either of them would be able to make that trip... The Nordica is the more seaworthy of the two IMHO.

But, as Mimsy said, a lot of it depends on how skilled the captain and crew are. :)
 
#7 ·
Pack a lot of food and water :) ...although the Halman might have a 1/2 knot edge neither of those boats are anywhere near what would be considered quick. (...but they are both pretty safe bets as far as seaworthiness goes - I'd probably take the Nordica over the Halman).
 
#10 ·
The Catalina 30 is a lot beamier than either of the others, and as such will provide a lot more room below. It is also probably faster than the others. However, it is probably the least seaworthy of the three boats.
 
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