Allied Princess 36

[thomm225]

Can someone with experience give me some input on these boats? I've read the reviews and they look like very good boats.

I found a 1973 model which seems like a very old boat but I'm wondering just how long it might be expected to last.

Thanks,

Tom

[Sailmonkey]

I don't have the princess, but I've got the seawind II. Same builder, different designer. What would you like to know?

[thomm225]

I just wanted any details I could get. I just looked at the boat though, and it probably isn't the boat for me.

I love to look at the older full keel boats and presently own a Bristol 27 as my first monohull, but I was a catamaran racer for 15 years.

I know cruising isn't a race but maybe I'll go look at the Ericson 35 MK III I've been considering and just keep my Bristol.

My Bristol 27 has proven herself to be a rather good old boat so maybe I'll restore her.

So far I haven't done much to the boat besides a bottom job, new main, and engine (s) replacements. Ended up with an outboard instead of the 352 lb 10 hp Bukh. Then I sailed her hard for 3 years.

The boat is a pretty awesome boat though. The owner has had her for 19 years. He was a cabinet maker as you may be able to see from the photos taken below decks.

http://norfolk.craigslist.org/boa/4527581613.html

[pistarckle]

That looks like a beautiful boat ! They are very well thought of in the cruising community !

[letsgetsailing3]

That's a nice boat. They have a reputation of being heavily built.

Also, really nice cabinetry and customization.

[afairytalecom]

When planning your princess food, use lots of pink and purple sprinkles on cakes and biscuits. Finger sandwiches are very dainty, and can be cut into diamond bite-sized pieces.