Yachting Monthly

OWNERS’ EXPERIENCES

WHITE PEARL (2007)

Carolyn and John Bowler bought White Pearl, a 2-cabin, deep-fin keeled model, in 2015. They had previously owned an Oceanis 320 and a Hunter Horizon 21.

They have added a chart plotter at the helm and an AIS/VHF with cockpit speaker. They’ve also fitted a rod kicker to the boom and replaced the sprayhood, sail and wheel cover, plus cockpit cushions and folding table.

‘We live in a fantastic location with 24-hour access to the River Orwell. Although we have sailed via Ramsgate and Dover to Boulogne, we

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