Creala 40

[satnav]

Hello MarinerJo: This reply is a bit dated. I am the proud owner of a Creala 36. It was indeed designed by Crealock but was built in the Philippines, by Pacific Seacraft - Philippines, no connection with the US company. There were nine Creala 36's built. The reason so few were fabricated is because the Canadian and Filipino partners had a falling out and the hull moulds were destroyed in a fire. If anyone is looking for a well-built, easily sailed and comfortable boat, the Creala 36 is just what you need. Unlike many high production boats, every point of the boat is readily accessible. In fact, a storage bin in the the lazarett can be removed and you can get inside the stern with access to the quadrant, manual bilge pump and the stern through-hulls. By the way, I am currently selling my boat due to a business venture, though I will hopefully take her off the market at the end of this year. If interested, you can contact me @ bucephalus1950@yahoo.com Note that she is at Yacht Haven Marina, Phuket, Thailand. Happy sailing.

[Ian McD]

Satnav,
This 36 is a whole new issue. I've not heard of it before. Sounds good. My 40 is a very pretty boat, Solent rigged with a self tacking jib. I would have to say built in Taiwan as it has all the hallmarks of their yachts from joinery to joinery hardware. All solid teak. It is not in Canada now but we are in Australia and likely to stay here. Good luck with your sale.

[Squalls Deep]

Hello, ressurecting an old thread to see how many Creala owners are still on this forum.

[GordMay]

Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, Squalls.

[Sharkbait Steve]

I'm in Rio Dulce looking to buy a boat to take cruising. My broker has shown me the listing for a Creala 40. Looks beautiful in the photos. From reading this thread I gather there were only 4 or 5 that were ever built. I'd like to make contact with anyone who owns or has owned a Creala 40.

[Trust]

@Sharkbait Steve I’ll PM you. I have one!

[WaldPinkler]

I have Ian McDonald's boat now. I've been doing a major refit inside with all new tanks and fixing any water issues from the past. It's starting to come together.