List of proven off shore cruisers?
 

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.

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

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.