I've started to search the internet for a guide as to what this sort of
money can buy. It would seem like a decision between a ten year old,
ex-charter, 32 foot Beneteau, or an older more robust yacht: A She or a
Vancouver perhaps.

Are the Beneteaus and their ilk advisable for a transatlantic crossing?

Would it be wiser to spend my cash on an older, perhaps even larger boat?

I would appreciate any advice on the matter.

Also, could the reader recommend some reputable charter companies to try for
bargain boats?

Thanks in Advance.

Daniel Thompson.



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I've started to search the internet for a guide as to what this sort of
money can buy. It would seem like a decision between a ten year old,
ex-charter, 32 foot Beneteau, or an older more robust yacht: A She or a
Vancouver perhaps.

While the Beneteau could be fitted for bluewater work it will NEVER be the
equal of a boat intended for that purpose. Beneteau's are coastal boats.
The boat names will flow hot and heavy in here, so I won't get into that.

Good luck,

Capt RB
C&C 32
NY

"Daniel Thompson" wrote in message
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| I've started to search the internet for a guide as to what this sort of
| money can buy. It would seem like a decision between a ten year old,
| ex-charter, 32 foot Beneteau, or an older more robust yacht: A She or a
| Vancouver perhaps.

The Vancouver is an excellent choice.

| Are the Beneteaus and their ilk advisable for a transatlantic crossing?

Positively not..... but any vessel can make a trans Atlantic crossing
provided the right weather window and Captain.

|
| Would it be wiser to spend my cash on an older, perhaps even larger boat?

Get the largest boat you can afford and handle by youself.

|
| I would appreciate any advice on the matter.

Full Keel is the only way to go.

|
| Also, could the reader recommend some reputable charter companies to try
for
| bargain boats?

Pick one of the major chains... you'll not be too disappointed. Charter will
allow you only familiarity with fin keeled boats. Very few if any have full
keel boats. Try a variety to assist in your selection of what you require...
not what you want.

CM


CM

"Daniel Thompson" wrote in message
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I've started to search the internet for a guide as to what this sort of
money can buy. It would seem like a decision between a ten year old,
ex-charter, 32 foot Beneteau, or an older more robust yacht: A She or a
Vancouver perhaps.


Hmmm.... Your choice of words suggests a troll - "or an older *more robust*
yacht."


Do you want a "more robust" yacht for your crossing?

If you find an older boat that is also more robust, then it is obvious that
you already know what you are going to do.


I suspect that any ex-charter boat will be in need of some serious
maintenance. So it really depends on how much work you are willing to do.


Regards


Donal
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Hmmm.... Your choice of words suggests a troll - "or an older *more robust*
yacht."

What a paronoid freak. Beneteau, C&C, Catalina, Hunter, Pearson...most are not
considered "robust."
My idea of robust would be a Southern Cross, Alberg 35, Valiant and so on.
Try to help instead of looking for intrigue with every post, Donal.

RB

ohhhhhhh, I think you *did* hurt his feelings, Donal.

Jolly good show.

SV

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
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Hmmm.... Your choice of words suggests a troll - "or an older *more
robust*
yacht."

What a paronoid freak. Beneteau, C&C, Catalina, Hunter, Pearson...most are
not
considered "robust."
My idea of robust would be a Southern Cross, Alberg 35, Valiant and so on.
Try to help instead of looking for intrigue with every post, Donal.

RB

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...
Hmmm.... Your choice of words suggests a troll - "or an older *more
robust*
yacht."

What a paronoid freak. Beneteau, C&C, Catalina, Hunter, Pearson...most are
not
considered "robust."
My idea of robust would be a Southern Cross, Alberg 35, Valiant and so on.
Try to help instead of looking for intrigue with every post, Donal.

BINGO!



Regards


Donal
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Try to help instead of looking for intrigue with every post, Donal.

BINGO!

He's off list, Donal. Posting to another group. Nice going. Learn to pick out
trolls from real sailing topics.
You haven't made a sailing related post in ages.
How's that Beneteau holding together? Hmmmm?

Bwahahahahaha! Bingo? Yeah! Right!

RB

ved your website. Don't know who this donal guy is, but i'm doing what i can
to get info quickly. will take your suggestion and try sailnet. i heard that
beneteau and hunter were cheaply built, so i'll look elsewhere. the alberg 35
is too old i think if

Simply beautiful! Now that's a BINGO!

Bwahahahahahahaha!

RB

Still can't set your clock right, can you Danny? Before you get a real boat you should
learn to tell time.