To all our customers near and far, we hope you are keeping safe and well in these unprecedented times.
We just wanted to touch base and let you know that we are still open with a reduced size team.
We are processing and dispatching orders as usual even though our onsite store is currently closed.
The H15 Cruiser is the very best 15ft Cruising roto-boat money can buy.
Reasons Why
All the best qualities of the Wayfarer were the foundations for the Hartley H15 Cruiser
The most stable 15ft Roro boat in the business you could buy unlike other boats of its size when they capsize, the H15 hull design kicks in and gives the sailor more tolerance, thus more confidence resulting in being able to train new sailors in much stronger wind conditions
No large flat surfaces to allow for cracking in future years
Hull does not flex when training in big winds – integral fitted Bar from shroud to shroud
Designed for big seas and big waves
Can be sailed single-handed or by up to 5 people
High-boom (no crash helmet), makes tacking and gybing easy
Integrated genoa Furler with a one sheet boom main sail reefing system
Designed to train capsizing drills, the centreboard is not high to climb on. It’s so easy to bring back up
Dry boat when sailing – self draining cockpit
Made from reusable materials
4-year guarantee. Sails made in-house with the best quality sailcloth, less laminate so they will last far longer
H15’s sold to sailing schools are still in use after 11 years-service
The best return on your investment you will find in the business.
Facts and Information
As with the Wayfarer the boat is at home in big seas and waves. It is a pleasure to helm this 15.5ft hull with its wide beam, it’s a joy as with the Wayfarer to sail.
Together with providing that extra stability should that learning mistake happen, it’s a very forgiving boat. For training, capsize drills are easy, the centreboard is easy to reach and one adult is able to safely right the boat.
The boat is very stable, two 18-year olds crossed the channel in 2019 in varied winds of up to 30mph, they found it exciting and reported the boat was fun to sail and would plane easily with great instant response. A great deal of time and effort was put in to make the H15 hull and deck in order that we produce a sleek and good-looking boat.
Boat Success
Being put through its paces for six months by the Royal Navy in their desire to replace the mighty Boson, which had given over 50 years’ service, we were delighted when the Royal Navy selected the H15 as its replacement. We have exported the H15 to many Countries and with the decision to buy a fleet of H15’s by Rockley Sailing School in Poole, together with many of the UK Sailing schools, many Sailing Centres and Holiday Companies then followed their lead. The H15 has also been bought by many private buyers who want no or little maintenance and, a boat that will be a dream to sail. It will last the rigours of time and take those little bumps and knocks. The H15 was designed and built with a great deal of curve through the deck and the floor to stop the boat cracking on flat surfaces and this has cured the problem.
Boat Benefits
High boom G-nav system – great visibility and uncluttered cockpit
Centre main hoop sheet – clear open transom, no aft bridle
Aluminium mast – foam filled top to inhibit inversion
Recessed block – flush side-decks and seating
Internal shroud anchor points – less bruises
Easy up/down rudder and centreboard systems
External rudder mountings – easier to maintain
Large bow storage locker – easily accessed
Furling jib and reef points in mainsail
Symmetric or asymmetric spinnaker system
Large chute opening for ease of hoist and drop
Mast foot swivel pin for trouble free mast-stepping
Dry boat – 3-point self-draining (no bailers needed) cockpit and deck splash board
Independent helm and crew toe-straps each side
Integrated painter and righting lines
Side and centre keel bands to protect hull and tail end
Low floor and high seating position for greater comfort
Full length moulded seating – comfortable to sit-in or hike-out
Dipped thwart allows unhindered fore and aft movement
Hidden bow and deck strengthening meaning increased rigidity
Cockpit floor integrated stiffening – increase with load
Tough robust construction so minimum maintenance
Secure Your Boat Today
To secure your boat just a £500.00 is required with the balance only due just prior to collection, if you require delivery we can accommodate. For multiple orders we operate a tailored finance support package with 0% interest.
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