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Subject: [world-cruising] Re: Cruising boat search & another question
From: Jason Billings (jason92138@XXX.XXX)
Date: Mon Mar 24 2003 - 15:22:32 EST
Sorry for the tardiness of this. The computer has been
down. Fact is, the old, old PC is sitting on the desk
out of commission and the old laptop PC is sitting on
the shelf out of commission. Gpood thing I can access
this email system from another machine from time to
time. Will take some time to replace what with the
other stuff I have to take care of and not wanting to
spend too much too soon since I know I will want to
have a computer onboard.
Thanks for all the information presented so far. The
Amel looks interesting from a a layout point of view
but it doesn't have a full keel. Also, the cost of
those things can often be _quite_ high. I'm looking to
keep the cost as low as possible for a boat that will
do the job. Certainly less than $150k USD and
hopefully less than $100k USD. Plus, maintenance of
the big boats has got to be a lot more than the
smaller ones. I want to stay away from the floating
condo, rich (ha, ha, ha...) american picture and spend
our time enjoying life not just fixing things and
blowing $ on repairs or repair parts. Got to have some
fun in there someplace.
I'm also going to have to give some serious
consideration to the cored hull issue. Someone, can't
remember who just now, said something about it being
just about bulletproof or words to that extent. I
would think that would depend on the builder and the
layup schedule. So, more research to do.
Someone also said something about not loading up the
ends of the boat with things and that loosing storage
space with a double ender isn't all bad or something
like that. On one hand there is the thought of the
nice, private aft stateroom with its own head and all
that storage space that is normally there. That weight
could be offset with all chain rode on the bow and
extra chain and all the tankage midships. Could
balance out well. Of course, the stern would not be
canoe like and the boat itself would likely have to be
one of the larger, more expensive vessels that I'm
trying not to have to need. Also, we won't need that
much "extra" space for guests since I'm thinking of
making it a bit more uncomfortable for them so they
don't want to stay "too" long at a time. I've had the
experience of relatives staying for several months.
I'd prefer they didn't.
On the other hand, there's the sea keeping ability of
the double ender and a little less space. Stability is
my primary concern along with ease of handling. To
that end, a full keel with a deep bilge and just maybe
a double ender is the direction I'm leaning. But, I'm
still holding out for a ketch but a cutter is the fall
back position. Want to keep those sails small and
manageable without having to add electronic winches,
etc.
Gaff rig. I haven't gotten my mind around that yet.
Seems like it would be more difficult to trim. haven't
had experience on them so can't really say. I will
have to say that from an asthetic point of view, they
are quite beautiful. Sail, I don't know. But, it is
worth more research too. Anyone else have experience
on a _modern_ gaff rig using aluminup spars instead of
telephone poles?
So, just when I thought it was safe for me to really
get serious, still looking but slower and doing some
more research before I go out looking again. But, the
choices are rapidly (?) narrowing to the 36-38 foot on
deck, traditional lines, and likely a double ender.
While I've been looking, this Middle East thing has
flared up into an actual war. That gives me another
question which could have a bearing on boat selection
as well. That is: how is this _really_ being seen in
the cruising world as it applies to checking into and
out of ports around the world and your choices of
where to cruise? Are U.S. citizens having a difficult
time in the South Pacific and the Med for example? I
realize there will always be something going on
somewhere but hopefully not to the extent that this
has gotten to. Do you find that flying a U.S. flag is
a detriment in a foreign port? Is it better to have a
state registration or a documented vessel? Also, how
has the value of the dollar during this time effected
your cruising or staying in countries?
Thanks.
Jason
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