I owned a Victoria for many years, and really liked it's look and how it
handled. It did have a severe weather helm, and almost no interior space.
Not much space in general, but pretty. Based on a Canadian design, from
Bluenose yachts in Novea Scotia. Bill McVay moved to Florida, and built them
there for a few years. Last produced in the early '80s. There was a good web
page for them, but I've misplaced it. A fine day boat, but the Montgomery is
superior in every way. That said, I'd buy another for $750 if it was half
good. TH
Thomas Howe
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Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2008 12:07 PM
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Subject: Re: M_Boats: Victoria 18's?
Rodney, if you will send me a note with a telephone number, I can connect
you with a friend who has a Victoria 18. He might give you some insight.
John in Tucson
Former M17FD Coyote
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From: Rodney Holland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 7:43 am
Subject: M_Boats: Victoria 18's?
I might be certifiable for this but even having just put our recently
purchased Montgomery 17 in the water for the fist time, I stumbled across
something interesting this morning. I saw (only pictures at this point)of a
Victoria 18 and trailer that can be bought for $750.00 If the hull is sound
and the trailer usable this seems like an absolute steal, although I don't
know anything about the boats. I like the size of the cockpit, and the
lines, but don't think I would want a fixed keel for the type sailing we'll
do even if it's Shoal Draft.
I love buying older boats that I can do "fixer upper" things to as long as
the needs don't push my abilities too far. The first sailboat I did this
with after first starting with rowboats and dinghys was a Montgomery 12! If
this is one of those "projects in waiting" shouldn't a boat like this be
worth $2-3K in most places if put into decent shape? Do any of you know
about the quality of construction on these boats? I realize you can design a
"salty looking hull"
that is actually a cheap piece of plastic(I'll refrain from naming some),
and I'm wondering where these sit on the spectrum of design and construction
reputation?
Rodney Holland
Texas Doghouse
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