Hi
Does anyone have any information about this design?
Would it be an absolute slug and horrible to windward??
The galley is just aft of the v-berth? Opinions, thoughts??
I'm dubious about this one being built in 1986, but....?https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/boyne-island/sail-boats/1986-hmg-halvorsen-yacht-32-22000/1157033530
Thanks in advance
Form-it Fibreglass Manufacturing in Wyong built these around that time under the false name of a Top Hat 30' and 31' both out of the same mould!
Not to say that you have one of those. I think the 31' was configured as a central cockpit.
Needless to say we Top Hat'ers do not consider them to be Top Hat Yachts!
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Form-it Fibreglass Manufacturing in Wyong built these around that time under the false name of a Top Hat 30' and 31' both out of the same mould!
Not to say that you have one of those. I think the 31' was configured as a central cockpit.
Needless to say we Top Hat'ers do not consider them to be Top Hat Yachts!
Thanks.
This one is an aft cockpit.
Found my notes:
Around the same time Form-it obtained the mould for the 30'6" Halverson Yacht and started to produce them in two advertised lengths, but they were actually the same length out of the same mould. They are the so-called centre cockpit Top Hat 31 and the aft cockpit Top Hat 32. Both of these yachts were never popular. Sold with the Top Hat name attached they were never Top Hats and are not recognized as Top Hat Yachts.Form-it Fibreglass Manufacturing is still in existence today but no longer builds yachts.
Not a good time to be buying a yacht. All sorts of dross is being dragged out to be sold at the moment. Best if you can curb your enthusiasm and just wait till something lands at your feet. You will know when the right one turns up. That Mottle 33 that sold for 20 grand in Sydney recently would have suited.
My fathers Cavalier 32 will be coming onto the market soon Selkie if that suits you.
The boat is in Vic though.
To respond to your questions...
The Tophat galley is just aft of the v berth and is not criticised for this.
Shape appears similar to a Zeston and they are well regarded
Obviously it won't point as well as a race design
Cabin steps seem a bit messy. Basically you'd need to step on board to get a feel for this or any boat.
There is benefit in going for a design/make such as Cav32 or Mottle33 that is still well regarded / remembered fondly by past owners.
Good luck with your search!
Tracey if you are still looking at the same future ambition you had would definitely recommend that you look for a Mottel. They do suffer with osmosis but no boat ever sank from osmosis.
Lots of room and very liveable.
Thanks guys. As usual, sound advice from the brains trust.
I'll hang out for the right boat. After all these years and all these boats, I should have just kept my Cal 34 
Are you still looking for a halverson I have a 31 ft that I'm going to sell if interested
