On Fri, 01 Feb 2008 07:42:20 -0800, Dan BEst
wrote:

That is *way* too long a delivery trip for a 36 footer.

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This is the 2nd time in recent days that you've made this kind of
assertion.

I assume you are talking about my comment that 38 ft is a bit less
than average for offshore cruising? I believe that to be a true
statement. Most of the boats that I see in offshore destinations are
in the low to mid 40 ft range, some bigger.

According to George Day, the Editor of Blue Water Cruising, there are
more Tayana 37s cruising offshore than any other single design.

I have no idea whether or not that is true, and I doubt that George
does either.

Where is this notion of yours that a boat in the mid 30's is too short
to be a blue water cruiser coming from and what would you consider a
reasonable size boat for an ocean crossing trip.

I never said that but my personal preference is for boats in the mid
40 ft range due to their greater speed, comfort and stowage capacity.

Also, what cruising
have you done? What experience are you basing these garbage opinions on?

Six trips to Bermuda, quite a few to the Bahamas and BVI, plus a lot
of extended coastal cruising over 30+ years in boats ranging from 28
to 55 ft.

If you are going to issue these definitive statements like you know what
you are talking about, they should at least be sensible. There are after
all, lots of people reading these posts that are new to sailing/cruising
and could mistakenly believe you know what you're talking about.

Your mileage may vary.

My post should not be interpreted in anyway as casting aspersions on
your (or anyone elses) Tayana 37. That was not the point. Tayanas can
and do cross oceans, and people like them.

My observation about the proposed delivery relates to cost, and cost
effectiveness, vs shipping. How many days is an on water delivery
from Singapore to the east coast likely to take? I'm guessing at
least 80 to 90 days since the distance is around 12,000 miles. A
delivery crew is likey to cost at least $300 per day plus expenses
which will be considerable. And then there is the issue of wear and
tear on the boat, engine, rigging and sails which will also be
significant. Even if shipping costs are $30K it will still be cheaper
than on water delivery, and a lot less risky. Which brings up my last
issue: Is a 36 ft boat really worth $30K in shipping when you could
probably purchase a comparable boat that is already on the east coast?