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Subject: Re: [worldcruising] Opinions???
From: James Forsyth (sailors2@XXX.XXX)
Date: Fri Feb 23 2001 - 12:42:59 EST
Glenn,
Assuming that what you're looking for is what you've requested,
opinions, and further assumng that you know that free advice is priced to
reflect its value, here are my thoughts:
Both Allied boats, the Endeavor and the Bristol have reputations as
being rock solid boats. The Morgan OI series were build for the charter
trade, which frequently means storage that works well for a week, but not
for a year. None of the boats you list are known to particularly weatherly,
but again, the OI is probably the least weathely of the lot, largely due to
its underwater profile and draft. The OI's are excellent liveaboard, but
less highly thought of as cruising boats.
The Allied Princess isn't fast, but it does have a good motion at sea.
Our closest sailing friend has one, and absolutely loves it. He hasn't
travelled to the ends of the earth, but does go down east from the
Chesapeake, and we're sailing in company from near Annapolis to
Florida/Bahamas this fall. He's pretty experienced, having a 50 ton license
and all.
I used to own a Bristol, and sold her only to get a more larger vessel.
I was quite satisfied with her.
Do you know if a Westsail 32 is in your price range? Also not a speed
demon to weather, but most were very well built. Westsail owners tend to be
very strong believers in their boats, and many keep them for extraordinary
lengths of time, which suggests they work well.
So, how many days until you leave? (We're at 216 days, if we were
counting).
James Forsyth
S/V Moonshadow
----- Original Message -----
From: <gvn1545@XXX.XXX>
To: <worldcruising@XXX.XXX>
Sent: Friday, February 23, 2001 11:43 AM
Subject: [worldcruising] Opinions???
> Allright, here is my situation....
>
> I am in the process of selling my boat, and also aggresively looking
> for another.
>
> I am looking for a boat that I can begin to outfit for an extended
> cruise upon retirement. I really want something that can go
> anywhere. So, I have been looking at a few boats that seem to be
> weel built and are within my price range....(50,000$)
>
> 1. Allied Princess 36' Ketch
> 2. Endeavour Cutter 37'
> 3. 33' Mogan Out Island
> 4. O'day 37' center cockpit (not sure if this is really a blue
> water boat)
> 5. 33' Bristol
> 6. 33' Allied Luders
> 7. 37' Island Trader Ketch (can't seem to find much about this boat
> at all)
>
> Well, there you have it. Any opinions? Any help would be really
> appreciated. Also any other boats anyone can think of that you would
> recommend would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Glenn
> (Can't wait to shove off, I'm allready counting the days!!!)
>
>
>
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