R25 SC tour in Sidney BC?

[4umfreak]

I'm wrestling with the R25SC vs R27 question that so many have asked before me. I'm familiar withe the R27, and if budget wasn't a concern, this wouldn't be a discussion but as I, like many of us, live in the real world most days...

I've read all the threads and seen all the photos but it's time I see it in person. There's isn't an R25 SC for sale here in Sidney that I can look at so I was hoping a kind local owner would be able to show me theirs.

If you don't mind answering my questions for a bit, I'd be grateful if you could show me around your 25 SC.

DMs appreciated!

 

[scross]

Both have the same cockpit area. The R-25 Scrunched Cabin is a nice boat if you don’t need to spend a lot of time in the cabin. The R-27 Classic has much more room in the cabin and a MUCH better galley for cooking. I’d go for an older R-27 over a newer R-25SC if possible with in my budget.
All that said the boat’s condition and maintenance history should be a major factor in your decision.

 

[4umfreak]

@scross, thanks for chiming in! Calling it the 'Scrunched Cabin' made me laugh :lol:

I've heard the comment about the 27 being "much better for cooking" several times. We had an Origo alcohol stove on a previous boat and while slow, the simplicity was nice. I really don't know how often we'd use the oven, most of the ovens in boats I've looked at have never been used more than once or twice. I think with a good BBQ on the rail and the diesel cooktop, we'd eat just fine.

As a former 13' Boler owner, I'm not bothered by smaller spaces so it's really about whether we'd outgrow the 25 or feel at home with it!