On Jan 28, 4:28*am, Justin C wrote:

What makes a boat a "high latitudes" cruiser? It's a term I've seen a
few times and I'd like to know what makes it different to a "blue water"
cruiser.
Justin C, by the sea.


Hey Justin:
They need to be designed by a navel architect for specific areas of
operation not a marketing vp who wants a cheep fleet for their bare
boat charter fleet in margarita Ville.

Think "slow... heavy... stout" = expensive. Small cockpits but people
dont like them cause they cant intertain a cocktail party. Think small
port lights 7"x15" with 3/8" glass not picture widows like Red Cloud
has.... uh, had. Think all groco bronze through hulls not plastic.
Think "small" sail plan 15.0 SA/D Ratio. Mine boat is 14.7 cutter.

But now some one will say, "but if you have a fast boat you can out
run a storm." to that I say, bull****.

I have one. I live at N45. Just need to drive it hard. ..............
absolutly wonderfull !

Bob