Hi,

Does anyone have a link to a list of proven off shore cruisers? Maybe
boats from the 60's to now. Lengths 25 feet and up?

Thanks,
Peter

Perhaps I should add that the list I'm thinking of would be boats that
are likely available on the second hand or new market.

wrote:
Hi,

Does anyone have a link to a list of proven off shore cruisers? Maybe
boats from the 60's to now. Lengths 25 feet and up?

Thanks,
Peter

Almost any well built boat can be used as an "off shore cruiser." Its
the skipper and crew that must be "proven."

As examples, the three larger (i.e. not dinghies or trailer boats)
that I've owned would not be considered "off shore" by most standards.
One has a good traditional design, but is small, at 24 feet. My
Nonsuch had a large cockpit, poor rollover numbers, and limited sail
options. My catamaran is light and has limited load capabilities.
However, sisterships of all three have done Atlantic crossings.

I remember watching someone fit out a Rhodes 18 and asking why his
rigging was so over-sized. A year later he took it across the
Atlantic. Another time I was chatting with someone who had a small IOR
race boat, half ton I think, and he mentioned that he had taken one
just like it across the Pacific. Right, I thought to myself. Later I
found out he was a famous cruiser with a number of Pacific crossings
under his keel.

The bottom line is that when you're ready to consider off shore
cruising, you'll know what type of boat is the best for you.

I just asked so I'd have a starting point to do some reading about pros
and cons of the designs and what features people like. Then I'll have
an idea about what people are comparing.

Anyone else have suggestions about where I could look?

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I just asked so I'd have a starting point to do some reading about pros
and cons of the designs and what features people like. Then I'll have
an idea about what people are comparing.

Anyone else have suggestions about where I could look?


You might want to consider speaking with a knowledgeable broker.. someone
who actually sails offshore. There are a few of them around. Of course, they
will have an agenda (to sell you a boat), but as long as you know that, you
can make some progress. A good broker will give you good advice and look all
over the US or world for the boat that fits your needs (after they've been
identified). If you're not quite ready to buy, you should be upfront about
that.

--
"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

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Perhaps I should add that the list I'm thinking of would be boats that
are likely available on the second hand or new market.

What are the _other_ markets?

--
Good luck and good sailing.
s/v Kerry Deare of Barnegat
http:\\home.comcast.net/kerrydeare

On 27 Jun 2005 12:18:53 -0700, wrote:

Hi,

Does anyone have a link to a list of proven off shore cruisers? Maybe
boats from the 60's to now. Lengths 25 feet and up?

Thanks,
Peter

I know of a Cal 20 that did the Atlantic.

I suggest you put "Cruising in the Seraffyn" by Lin and Larry Parley to the
top of your reading list. Great info for small cruisers.
Clark
"Joe Della Barba" wrote in message
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On 27 Jun 2005 12:18:53 -0700, wrote:

Hi,

Does anyone have a link to a list of proven off shore cruisers? Maybe
boats from the 60's to now. Lengths 25 feet and up?

Thanks,
Peter

I know of a Cal 20 that did the Atlantic.

http://cruisenews.net/db/boattypes.php

wrote:
I just asked so I'd have a starting point to do some reading about pros
and cons of the designs and what features people like. Then I'll have
an idea about what people are comparing.

Anyone else have suggestions about where I could look?

On Tue, 28 Jun 2005 00:15:20 GMT, Red Cloud®
wrote:

On 27 Jun 2005 12:18:53 -0700, wrote:

Hi,

Does anyone have a link to a list of proven off shore cruisers? Maybe
boats from the 60's to now. Lengths 25 feet and up?

Thanks,
Peter

There is no such list. Almost any boat could be considered an offshore cruiser
if fitted out properly. People have crossed the Atlantic in sub-twelve foot
boats. You are better off if you don't start out with a total crapper like a
Coronado, or similar. A friend of mine circumnavigated a couple of years ago in
an old Pacific Seacraft Orion 27. In general, the boat is usually tougher and
more seaworthy than the captain and crew.

http://www.otternews.com/

rusty redcloud

Actually if you give us a budget you might get some suggestions.