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.



A cabin heater?

Cheers
Marty

A boat for 'high latitudes' needs to be STRONG to be able to survive
the routine heavy weather that is characteristic of the high
latitudes.

Also, for the high Canadian Maritimes (northern Nwfld and Labrador +
Nunavik, etc.) and similar areas the boat should probably have high
freeboard to lessen the chance of a polar bear from easily 'hopping
aboard' when you are anchored ... especially in summer when there is
no ice, the bears are concentrated on the beaches/shorelines and the
bears are 'hungry' and havent eaten much for several months (STRONG
companionway/hatches, etc). :-O

"RichH" wrote in message
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A boat for 'high latitudes' needs to be STRONG to be able to survive
the routine heavy weather that is characteristic of the high
latitudes.

Also, for the high Canadian Maritimes (northern Nwfld and Labrador +
Nunavik, etc.) and similar areas the boat should probably have high
freeboard to lessen the chance of a polar bear from easily 'hopping
aboard' when you are anchored ... especially in summer when there is
no ice, the bears are concentrated on the beaches/shorelines and the
bears are 'hungry' and havent eaten much for several months (STRONG
companionway/hatches, etc). :-O


Nothing special needed for cruising in the Maritimes from May till October.
(well maybe a small source of heat to keep the dampness at bay until July)

........... 'high' Canadian Maritimes ..... not where the people live

Nothing special needed for cruising in the Maritimes from May till October.
(well maybe a small source of heat to keep the dampness at bay until July)

a heater that produces a bit of SMOKE will help keep the black flies
away.

On Jan 28, 9:29*am, RichH wrote:
A boat for 'high latitudes' needs to be STRONG to be able to survive
the routine heavy weather that is characteristic of the high
latitudes.

Also, for the high Canadian Maritimes (northern Nwfld and Labrador +
Nunavik, etc.) and similar areas the boat should probably have high
freeboard to lessen the chance of a polar bear from easily 'hopping
aboard' when you are anchored ... especially in summer when there is
no ice, the bears are concentrated on the beaches/shorelines and the
bears are 'hungry' and havent eaten much for several months (STRONG
companionway/hatches, etc). * :-O

Polar Bears??? seriously?

"John" wrote in message
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On Jan 28, 9:29 am, RichH wrote:
A boat for 'high latitudes' needs to be STRONG to be able to survive
the routine heavy weather that is characteristic of the high
latitudes.

Also, for the high Canadian Maritimes (northern Nwfld and Labrador +
Nunavik, etc.) and similar areas the boat should probably have high
freeboard to lessen the chance of a polar bear from easily 'hopping
aboard' when you are anchored ... especially in summer when there is
no ice, the bears are concentrated on the beaches/shorelines and the
bears are 'hungry' and havent eaten much for several months (STRONG
companionway/hatches, etc). :-O

Polar Bears??? seriously?


The only live polar bears I've seen were in the Toronto zoos.

"Don White" wrote in message
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"John" wrote in message
...
On Jan 28, 9:29 am, RichH wrote:
A boat for 'high latitudes' needs to be STRONG to be able to survive
the routine heavy weather that is characteristic of the high
latitudes.

Also, for the high Canadian Maritimes (northern Nwfld and Labrador +
Nunavik, etc.) and similar areas the boat should probably have high
freeboard to lessen the chance of a polar bear from easily 'hopping
aboard' when you are anchored ... especially in summer when there is
no ice, the bears are concentrated on the beaches/shorelines and the
bears are 'hungry' and havent eaten much for several months (STRONG
companionway/hatches, etc). :-O

Polar Bears??? seriously?


The only live polar bears I've seen were in the Toronto zoos.

There's an excerpt in Good Old Boat Jan/Feb 2008 from the Martins' book
"Into The LIght" about a bear chasing their boat and appearing quite capable
of getting aboard. I think I read somewhere (as always!) that Polar Bears
actually see humans as prey and that they are the only mammal that does. I
think the definition had somethig to do with other mamals seeing us only as
second-rate when the opportunity presents.
Hoges in WA

Heat of course, but the freeze thaw freeze cycle is very hard on varnish,
teak trim & decks, but the worst thing to watch is the plywood structure
under the fiberglass superstructures and decks delaminate from freezing.

Most boats are poorly insulated, they are drafty, old wooden boats seem to
fair the best.

I no longer live in Alaska,and enjoy the tropical areas of Puget Sound and
the Canadian Gulf Islands for Winter cruising. I like to head north though
in late Spring and return in early Fall.

Hope this helps answer your question.

Pat Harman
M/V Meriwether


"Justin C" wrote in message
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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.

--
Justin C, by the sea.

I no longer live in Alaska,and enjoy the tropical areas of Puget Sound and
the Canadian Gulf Islands for Winter cruising.

Ah yes, tropical Puget Sound. How much snow did you get last night in
tropical Puget Sound? ;)
Gordon

A heater, defroster, insulation and heated clear view screens. Possibly a
storage location for your immersion suits. As opposed to your water skies.
Steve

"Justin C" wrote in message
e.com...

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.

--
Justin C, by the sea.