"BeeRich" wrote:

Hi folks.

I've been slowly researching sailboats for my future. I've raced
Lasers in my past, grew up on an Alberg 30 here in Toronto, and wish to
continue my love for boats.

I've been to boat shows, and looked at boat plans online.

Regardless of price, what is the largest sailboat that one can handle
singlehandedly? I'm looking for a rear cockpit sailboat that I could
take anywhere in the world. As well, I don't need it to sleep 40
people, as I'd rather exchange staterooms for storage or other
functionality.

Thanks to a Toronto boat show I'm fond of the Dufour 40 foot range.

http://www.dufouryachts.com

I look forward to your replies.

You can single hand almost any reasonably sized boat if it is equipped
properly so that you can work everything from the cockpit and if you
pick where and when you go. Especially if you mostly stay away from
docking situations. People single hand the boat we have which is BTW
not an aft cockpit. You can always convert 'staterooms' for storage.
We usually use the V-berth as a 'garage'.




grandma Rosalie

S/V RosalieAnn, Leonardtown, MD
CSY 44 WO #156
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