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I would appreciate your comments on the following as potential choices
for Caribbean cruising - Westsail 32 (slow), Tahitiana 32 (slow), Dickerson 37, Gulfstar 36/37 and CSY 37. I am looking for a boat suitable for 2 to live aboard, Bahamas and Caribbean cruising area (family members living in Curacao), solid construction, good all round sailing capabilities, $40 - 60,000. We currently have 2 CSY 37s that have never been chartered under consideration. What others should we be considering? I have been land - bound for the past 13 years but have 15 years sailing experience on the Great Lakes and 13 years working on the water (Great Lakes again) for the Canadian Hydrographic Service. |
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"terry668566" wrote in message g.com... I would appreciate your comments on the following as potential choices for Caribbean cruising - Westsail 32 (slow), Tahitiana 32 (slow), Dickerson 37, Gulfstar 36/37 and CSY 37. I am looking for a boat suitable for 2 to live aboard, Bahamas and Caribbean cruising area (family members living in Curacao), solid construction, good all round sailing capabilities, $40 - 60,000. We currently have 2 CSY 37s that have never been chartered under consideration. What others should we be considering? I have been land - bound for the past 13 years but have 15 years sailing experience on the Great Lakes and 13 years working on the water (Great Lakes again) for the Canadian Hydrographic Service. All other things being equal (mechanical, rigging, sails, cosmetics, etc), I would choose the Dickerson. I would rather have a boat that has no electronics on it and fit it with all new than to have old instruments that must be replaced. I would consider tankage (both capacity and construction materials), stowage, plumbing, mechanical condition of engine etc. Personal preference, I would choose a ketch rig over sloop or cutter (or "slutter") -- primarily to gain the advantage of the mizzen staysail. I would also avoid rigs that require running backstays, for safety and simplicity's sake. An accidental gybe with running backs can ruin your whole day. Along the same lines, I would avoid a club jib with its "foredeck depopulator." Other people will have different opinions, YMMV. |
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Uhh, didn't we just have this conversation a few weeks ago????
How about a Cascade or a Rawson 30. I think ya gan get one of those for under $15,000. Then go hog wild buying toys n gagets as KLC advised. I say better your idea of "good" than soemone elses idea of good. |
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"Bob" wrote in message oups.com... Uhh, didn't we just have this conversation a few weeks ago???? How about a Cascade or a Rawson 30. I think ya gan get one of those for under $15,000. Then go hog wild buying toys n gagets as KLC advised. I say better your idea of "good" than soemone elses idea of good. I imagine that a couple could live aboard a Rawson 30, but it would have to be one of those rare couples who can live elbow-to-elbow for weeks on end without getting on each other's nerves. I dearly love my Rawson 30, but I can't imagein me living aboard her with another person. Maybe a cat. Karin |
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Not to try and add to your confusion but this boat served us well
cruising for 15 years and is easily handled by two. It's turn key and ready to go anywhere. Have a look at http://yachtbroker.escapeartist.com/...446/index.html On Jan 30, 1:17 pm, terry668566 wrote: I would appreciate your comments on the following as potential choices for Caribbean cruising - Westsail 32 (slow), Tahitiana 32 (slow), Dickerson 37, Gulfstar 36/37 and CSY 37. I am looking for a boat suitable for 2 to live aboard, Bahamas and Caribbean cruising area (family members living in Curacao), solid construction, good all round sailing capabilities, $40 - 60,000. We currently have 2 CSY 37s that have never been chartered under consideration. What others should we be considering? I have been land - bound for the past 13 years but have 15 years sailing experience on the Great Lakes and 13 years working on the water (Great Lakes again) for the Canadian Hydrographic Service. |
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"joseph" wrote in message ups.com... Not to try and add to your confusion but this boat served us well cruising for 15 years and is easily handled by two. It's turn key and ready to go anywhere. Have a look at http://yachtbroker.escapeartist.com/...446/index.html Now that is one beautiful boat! Thanks for posting. :-) |
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"KLC Lewis" wrote in message et... "joseph" wrote in message ups.com... Not to try and add to your confusion but this boat served us well cruising for 15 years and is easily handled by two. It's turn key and ready to go anywhere. Have a look at http://yachtbroker.escapeartist.com/...446/index.html Now that is one beautiful boat! Thanks for posting. :-) Nice boat, Price is negotiable, what does it means.? What percentage can you go under the asking price? |
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On Feb 1, 3:21 pm, wrote:
"KLC Lewis" wrote in message et... She is loaded with equipment that is worth almost what the asking price is but make me an offer. We won't give it away but are flexible. "joseph" wrote in message oups.com... Not to try and add to your confusion but this boat served us well cruising for 15 years and is easily handled by two. It's turn key and ready to go anywhere. Have a look at http://yachtbroker.escapeartist.com/...boat/446/index.... Now that is one beautiful boat! Thanks for posting. :-) Nice boat, Price is negotiable, what does it means.? What percentage can you go under the asking price? |
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joseph wrote:
Not to try and add to your confusion but this boat served us well cruising for 15 years and is easily handled by two. It's turn key and ready to go anywhere. Have a look at http://yachtbroker.escapeartist.com/...446/index.html On Jan 30, 1:17 pm, terry668566 wrote: I would appreciate your comments on the following as potential choices for Caribbean cruising - Westsail 32 (slow), Tahitiana 32 (slow), Dickerson 37, Gulfstar 36/37 and CSY 37. I am looking for a boat suitable for 2 to live aboard, Bahamas and Caribbean cruising area (family members living in Curacao), solid construction, good all round sailing capabilities, $40 - 60,000. We currently have 2 CSY 37s that have never been chartered under consideration. What others should we be considering? I have been land - bound for the past 13 years but have 15 years sailing experience on the Great Lakes and 13 years working on the water (Great Lakes again) for the Canadian Hydrographic Service. thank for the link Joe . . . I was looking at it earlier this afternoon .. . . truly a nice boat but I'm afraid it's still a little out of my price range . . . |
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In article .com,
"joseph" wrote: She is loaded with equipment that is worth almost what the asking price is but make me an offer. We won't give it away but are flexible. For some reason, this makes me feel a bit sad. I'm envisioning a cruiser who has been forced to become land-bound. The pricing sentiment is realistic, too realistic for one who followed a dream for some time. -- Jere Lull Xan-a-Deux ('73 Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD) Xan's NEW Pages: http://web.mac.com/jerelull/iWeb/Xan/ Our BVI FAQs (290+ pics) http://homepage.mac.com/jerelull/BVI/ |
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"terry668566" wrote in message g.com... I would appreciate your comments on the following as potential choices for Caribbean cruising - Westsail 32 (slow), Tahitiana 32 (slow), Dickerson 37, Gulfstar 36/37 and CSY 37. I am looking for a boat suitable for 2 to live aboard, Bahamas and Caribbean cruising area (family members living in Curacao), solid construction, good all round sailing capabilities, $40 - 60,000. We currently have 2 CSY 37s that have never been chartered under consideration. What others should we be considering? I have been land - bound for the past 13 years but have 15 years sailing experience on the Great Lakes and 13 years working on the water (Great Lakes again) for the Canadian Hydrographic Service. There is usually plenty of wind in the Caribbean so I think you could expect decent performance even from the "slow" boats. For island hoping I don't think 1 knot of extra hull speed is going to make all that much difference. Is there enough room on the 32 footers though? As for the 37 footers, I think Gulfstars are not noted for good sailing performance so that leaves the Dickerson or CSY. Again, how much living space does each have? Water tankage is important to consider. For 60K you might get an older Tayana 37 which I think is a better boat than any of these. |
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