WindyBoats, models and buyer's guide

Scandinavian motorboat brand known for sporty cruisers and attention to sailing characteristics on open water. The boats combine a distinctive design with practical sailing. Not every ship of Windy was designed for the same owner. By placing navigation area, experience and stay on board, comparison is considerably easier.

What sets Windy apart among motorboats?

Windy-models are often aimed at fast, comfortable trips and have different relationships between outdoor space and cabin within the different lines.

A useful question at Windy is how the proposed version corresponds to the characteristics of the brand. By a Windy gives documentation on steering position, engine and window seals more insight than a list of general characteristics. Ask for maintenance data and any repairs. Then also assess the actual ship on documentation and usage history.

Who are Windy boats for?

One Windy suits buyers who care about steering, shelter and a well-kept layout, for example for coastal trips.

Write down how many people usually travel, how long you want to stay on the road and where you can store the boat. This prevents you from paying for space or performance that you rarely use. Think how much time you spend in the tub, on the fore deck and inside. A spacious salon is pleasant, but has less value if you mainly take short trips in the outdoors.

Comparing Windy models and versions

A model designation as Windy 26 Kharma or Windy 29 Coho is a convenient starting point, but the maintenance history and purpose of the offered boat are at least as important. Other examples are: Windy 34 Alizé, Windy 37 Shamal. By a Windy 26 Kharma is the combination of year of construction, maintenance and current equipment more relevant than the model name only.

Between Windy Motor boats As a general brand orientation and a separate used ad are several steps. First try to determine the type of ship, then the desired generation and only then the offered version.

What to check when buying a used Windy

Research maintenance of motorization, propulsion and any teak parts. Check electronics, shutters, fixings and condition of the hull after intensive use.

• Steering position and seals: See if the available technical drawings correspond to the installations you actually find on board.
• Documents: Compare the condition of skin, deck and drive with maintenance invoices and the actual year of construction.
• Usage: Let a specialist assess whether repairs to construction or hull have been performed appropriately.
• Particularities: Check that the boat fits the route and the ports you want to visit.

The presence of a maintenance folder does not guarantee that all work has been done. Check at Windy whether the data is consistent with the material actually present.

Prices and ownership costs for Windy

The asking price of Windy can vary considerably according to year of construction, size, equipment and technical condition. Without a concrete model and current sales offer, a fixed price indication makes little sense. A comparison of demonstrably similar versions gives more guidance.

An appropriate budget for Windy includes more than one purchase price. Make a distinction between immediately necessary work, annual maintenance and facilities that you would only like to add.

How Windy compares with other boat brands

Not every vessel in the same price range is a real competitor of Windy. Differences in design, crew and fixed costs can completely change the target audience.

Also the brand guides of Saxdor and Marex can give context in the search for Windy. Note the differences in deck layout, technique and intended use situation. One Windy 26 Kharma does not have to be equal in equipment to another version from the same period. Also Windy 29 Coho deserves its own control over the year of construction.

Find Windy listings on BotenUnie

Via BotenUnie buy boat you can explore the published offer. Looking for a rental boat, check out rent boat. The offer of Windy may change at any time because advertisers manage their ads themselves.

The final judgment on Windy depends on sailing area, users and the condition of the ship. Brand information is useful for this, not an inspection report.