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Subject: RE: [worldcruising] Future cruiser looking for boat info...
From: Roger Jones (reboot@XXX.XXX)
Date: Sat Sep 16 2000 - 09:31:43 EDT
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First, let me complement Rick the Mouseherder on his post. I agree with it.
I would add a decision that we have made, one more book, two more
contacts...
Decision: We went with a steel hull, in particular a Bruce Roberts Offshore
44 that we purchased from a cruising couple - we figured that if they could
sail it 25,000 ocean miles it was most likely safe. Of course, after 25,000
miles it was in need of some major overhaul work, but we knew that going in.
The steel decision was based on the theory that even in the third, fourth,
fifth? world you could always find someone in port with a welding torch.
Someone who knows SCRIMP fiberglass might be a little harder to come by.
Also, we figured if we hit things the steel hull was likely to be more
survivable.
Book: Beth Leonard's The Voyager's Handbook
Contacts:
1) Seven Seas Cruising Organization: www.ssca.org They are specifically an
organization of blue water sailors. In addition to their monthly newsletter
they have "sailing stations" around the world staffed by knowledgeable
volunteers. Their web site is not the best, but calling "home base" and
asking if they can put you in touch with someone with experience in a
particular area is always rewarding. In addition, each report in the
newsletter identifies the type of boat being sailed. So you will get an idea
of what others do...
2) The internet in general. In addition to this list, there are lots of
sailing sites. The bigger store sites www.boatus.com and www.westmarine.com
have advisors. Most of the magazines like Blue Water Sailing
www.bwsailing.com and Sail have sites www.sailmag.com Then of course there
are the super sites, my favorite being "The Mother of all Maritime Links" at
www.boat-links.com/boatlink.html
Enjoy
Roger & Misty
s/v Zephyr, Seattle Washington
Sioux City Iowa
KC0IPH
-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Piunti [mailto:jim-piunti@XXX.XXX]
Sent: Saturday, September 16, 2000 2:01 AM
To: worldcruising@XXX.XXX
Subject: [worldcruising] Future cruiser looking for boat info...
Right now, I'm an inland lake sailor who is looking forward to
retirement and eventually joining the ranks of the cruisers and
seeing exotic, farflug ports of call...do I sound like a travel
brochure yet? :-)
Obviously, I need a lot more sailing experience before I attempt any
bluewater, but I am trying to plan finances. To that end, I'm trying
to figure out exactly how much boat I need to (a) have enough room
for a cruising couple (perhaps plus one), and (b) have enough boat to
be 'safe' - however that's defined these days.
I'm not looking for specific boat brand names, I need more general
information as to *type* of boat, minimum length/displacement, hull
type, keel type, etc.
In other words, would you laugh, pity or applaud me if I took a
Flicka to Hawaii? What's the minimum amount of boat YOU would
consider for trips such as California to Hawaii or Fla Keys to
Bermuda?
I know that 'room' and 'comfort' are subjective, I'm looking for
minimum specifications so I know where to start looking.
Any and all responses appreciated.
> Jim Piunti <
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