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Subject: RE: [world-cruising] How To Determine If Yacht is Blue Water Worthy
From: =?iso-8859-1?q?Szab=F3_G=E9za_ (szabog@XXX.XXX)
Date: Tue Jan 21 2003 - 03:47:24 EST
Hi,
few years ago I went through the same question. I do not know if the
Fist performes better than the Oceanis, but the
British Marine Accident Investiagion Branch wrote about
an accident (Ocean Madam=Beneteau Oceanis 390):
" Ocean Madam's skipper knew the boat and had already sailed several
hundred
miles in varying weather conditions on this voyage without cause for
concern. He did not, however, know enough about her stability to
predict her
performance in the heavy weather likely to be encountered in an
autumn gale
in the Bay of Biscay. Yachts are designed for particular conditions
and
should not be deliberately placed in situations for which they are
unsuitable. There is a world of difference between a craft suitable
for
summer cruising and one designed to cross oceans in all weathers. "
You can read the whole article at
http://www.maib.dft.gov.uk/sd/9902/31.htm
Regards
Geza Szabo
-----Original Message-----
From: D. Wayne, Kentner, C.A. [mailto:dwk@XXX.XXX]
Sent: Monday, January 20, 2003 8:47 PM
To: world-cruising@XXX.XXX
Subject: RE: [world-cruising] How To Determine If Yacht is Blue Water
Worthy
I have a Beneteau First 32 (32.75' LOA and 28" LWL) that I would like
to sail from Block Island to Bermuda. I think it is adequate for the
trip ........ but I'm not sure
Tim, a few years ago I sailed Miami/Bermuda/New York in a C&C 33
(mid /80's
model) with no problems. The sail from Miami to Bermuda was in ideal
weather. From Bermuda to New York we had 20+ knots directly out of
NY and
large seas. The skipper insisted on motor sailing directly into it.
It was
wet, cold and extremely uncomfortable, but the boat handled it without
problem. I'm not familiar with the particular Beneteau but I believe
in
general Beneteau makes a good boat (as production boats go) so my only
concern would be if there are few bulkheads (i.e. large wide open
spaces
below) there's the potential to get thrown all over below. I
presume any
'windshield' if this boat has it would be secure for what you'd
likely see
for the 800 or so miles you're talking. If the particular boat
checks out
ok I wouldn't hesitate to go (assuming a reasonable weather window).
FWIW
Wayne Kentner
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