"Crap'n Neal®" wrote
Coronado 27s are bluewater capable and, if the captain knows
his stuff, they can easily circumnavigate.


So why haven't you?
Other than the obvious, I mean....

Maxprop wrote:
Contrary to popular belief, there are very few boats incapable of
circumnavigation/bluewater use. The obvious limitations are 1) the margin
of safety one is willing to accept, 2) the ability of the boat to carry the
stores necessary to sustain the lives of its occupants, 3) the comfort
factor (how adverse are you to being beaten up by a tiny boat in big waves?)
and 4) the ability to self-rescue (either with a non-sinking boat, or a life
raft if the boat has the space to carry one). Just about any old POS boat
can cross oceans. It's the sailors, themselves, who possess the greatest
limitations.


Well said. Absolutely agree with 1 & 2 especially.


"Crap'n Neal®" wrote
My boat is ready for a circumnavigation and I'm thinking about
doing it and beating little Ellen's record.

Yeah, that'll happen... right after a green monkey flies out of your butt

... Of course, I demand
a handicap based on hull speed in order to make it fair.


Of course you need a handicap. After all, life itself has treated you
most unfairly and so you acknowledge that you can't compete on a level
playing field. However IMHo you should ask for a handicap based on
ability & seamanship as well. If granted a slight additional handicap
for intellect, you could win this one without leaving your engine block
mooring...



Foolish, dear Captain. Why waste a substantial portion of your life

or his life, period...

attempting to best someone's insignificant record, when you could be
spending that time smelling the roses along the way?

I think the Crapton is more likely to spend his time fertilizing the roses.

... Hell, I could spend a
couple of months in the San Blas Is. alone, but you'll be forced to move on
from every port, despite the beauty, the interest, the people you meet.
Foolish to pursue such a meaningless goal.


Agreed again. But keep in mind that Ellen didn't stop in any ports along
the way.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King