On Dec 21, 10:10 am, kupono wrote:
I'm looking to compile a list of favorite cruising boats based upon
your completely subjective opinions. Eddy and Duff's criteria might be
a useful guide, but don't feel constrained by it.

1. She must be easy to handle.
2. She must be comfortable.
3. She must be seaworthy.
4. She must be fast.
5. She must be beautiful.

Please qualify your choices with fully founded, and no doubt, highly
subjective arguments based on well thought out personal opinion (and
hopefully experience).

Let the opionions fly.

I vote for the Atlantic 42; I own one.

-- Tom.

PS. Don't you think everyone is going to list their own boat?

On Dec 21, 11:46 am, Dave wrote:
... but most of us
probably know the difference between an "Offshore Cruising Boat" and a boat
that meets our needs.

I think I know what you are saying. But, while most of us probably
_know_ what an offshore cruising boat should be I suspect that many of
us might not _agree_ on it.

Cheers,

-- Tom.

wrote:
On Dec 21, 11:46 am, Dave wrote:
... but most of us
probably know the difference between an "Offshore Cruising Boat" and a boat
that meets our needs.

I think I know what you are saying. But, while most of us probably
_know_ what an offshore cruising boat should be I suspect that many of
us might not _agree_ on it.

Cheers,

-- Tom.


Think MacGregor! ;)

Dave wrote:
On Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:27:43 -0500, said:

I think with some freshening up, Dave's boat (CS27) could safely do a trans-At.
I think Dave himself might need more than a "freshening up" to make the trip in
that boat, though!

I would never claim that either my boat or I is suited for a trans-Atlantic
trip. And I don't feel the need to prove anything by trying it. It's suited
for what I do--mostly single-handing in a triangle defined by New Haven,
Block Island and the elbow of the Cape.


Indeed, CS27s have sailed around the world, done trans-Ats, trans-Pacs,
but I wouldn't make one my first choice for such an endeavor.

Cheers
Marty

Marty wrote:

Indeed, CS27s have sailed around the world, done trans-Ats, trans-Pacs,
but I wouldn't make one my first choice for such an endeavor.

Cheers
Marty






I have only two requirements i a larger boat.

Inboard diesel and a wheel for steering...