Sailboat Question
08-05-2009, 06:22 AM
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For blue water cruising I believe 35' and above is recommended. However, over 40' and it gets more difficult to sail single handed without setting it up for doing so($$). I would go for a 40-45 footer personally.
08-06-2009, 06:29 AM
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08-06-2009, 11:17 AM
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Anything Morris makes is a decent blue-water cruiser - given deep enough pockets, I'd go with this Morris 38 | Morris Yachts.
11-04-2009, 07:06 PM
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Fred,
Vessel length is irrelevant when evaluating offshore seaworthiness. Its not that simple. A larger vessel could actually be less seaworthy giving consideration to the crew's ability to handle the rig, displacement, hull design, construction method/quality/ etc. Many people have comfortably circumnavigated in sailboats less that 30ft.
Vessel length is irrelevant when evaluating offshore seaworthiness. Its not that simple. A larger vessel could actually be less seaworthy giving consideration to the crew's ability to handle the rig, displacement, hull design, construction method/quality/ etc. Many people have comfortably circumnavigated in sailboats less that 30ft.
11-05-2009, 02:27 PM
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Fred,
Vessel length is irrelevant when evaluating offshore seaworthiness. Its not that simple. A larger vessel could actually be less seaworthy giving consideration to the crew's ability to handle the rig, displacement, hull design, construction method/quality/ etc. Many people have comfortably circumnavigated in sailboats less that 30ft.
Vessel length is irrelevant when evaluating offshore seaworthiness. Its not that simple. A larger vessel could actually be less seaworthy giving consideration to the crew's ability to handle the rig, displacement, hull design, construction method/quality/ etc. Many people have comfortably circumnavigated in sailboats less that 30ft.
11-08-2009, 07:37 PM
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All depends on what you want to do. If you are going to be single hand, you don't want a boat that is too big. I sail a 30 in blue water single, and it can be a hand full when the wind and waves are up. I plan to do a Pacific crossing the dana 24 seems about perfect. Bigger is not always better. Take a look at the single handed sailing society and what boats are used.
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