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22.04.2021 20:25:39
The small, double aft cabin set it apart from many boats of its size. Space for the cabin was gained by moving the companionway slightly to starboard, which makes it more vulnerable to down-flooding when heeled.
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The small, double aft cabin set it apart from many boats of its size. Space for the cabin was gained by moving the companionway slightly to starboard, which makes it more vulnerable to down-flooding when heeled.
The layout below is straightforward with few innovations: large V-berth forward with hanging locker and drawers; head with sink and shower; saloon with drop-down table, settee, and pilot berth; U-shaped galley to starboard; and to port, a quarterberth that can be set up as a double. To work at the navigation station one sits on the end of the quarterberth. This plan will sleep more crew than most owners will want on board, but its nice to have the option. Pilot berths make good sea berths but often fill with gear that can’t easily be stowed elsewhere. here
In 1973, Cuthbertson retired to his Ontario farm, citing burn-out. Eight months later, he was back as president of C&C Yachts, telling staff that they ought to pursue more multi-purpose racer/cruiser models. C&C became the dominant boatbuilder in North America, with models ranging from the C&C 24 to the C&C 46, with models just about every 2 feet in between. The Landfall cruiser series was introduced in 1977, with the Landfall 42. It was followed by the Landfall 35, 38, and 48. Production of the 38 ran from 1977 to 1985, with about 180 built. here
The Niagara 35 is a handsome, classically proportioned cruising sloop from one of the best builders of production boats in North America. It is not considered big enough these days to be a circumnavigator, but certainly large enough for a couple to leisurely cruise the Bahamas, Caribbean Sea, and South Pacific. We found asking prices ranging from around $54,000 to $89,000, with most in the $60,000 range. [links]
Checking engine oil is unnecessarily difficult, and to operate emergency steering gear (a tiller) the lazarette hatch must be held open, which could be dangerous. Lastly, the companionway sill is low for offshore sailing; stronger drop boards would help compensate.
The Hylas 44 ($140,000 to $80,000) was originally built for charter, and many of them can be found in Florida these days. Hylas is a premier builder that still offers designs from 46 to 70 feet, but one of the earliest models was the 44 that was built from the mid-1980s to the early 1990s. The center cockpit allowed room for a great master stateroom below and the rest of the layout is very workable too. It’s a capable passagemaker with clear decks and good manners that can be handled by a couple.
I must admit, one of my personal favorites is a Crealock design, the Cabo Rico 38 ($90,000 to $120,000 for mid-80s boats, but higher for more recent models). These boats have a cutaway forefoot full keel and were built from the late 70s until the early 90s. Sadly, after putting out a couple of hulls of a beautiful 56-foot flagship, the company faltered and went bankrupt in 2009, after which the production facilities in Costa Rica went silent. If I were to go cruising singlehanded, I’d seriously consider this boat—although it has plenty of room for a couple too.
The Peterson 44 has withstood the test of time. Lots of time.
These 10 competent cruisers can be found on the used boat market for a reasonable price, yet have everything you need to cast off the lines and head for distant horizons.
A personal favorite: the Cabo Rico 38.
This iconic company has multiple models that are respected in the cruising community, including the HC 38 ($80,000 to $130,000) and the HC 43 ($115,000 to $175,000). They’re very traditional, double-ended, heavy displacement, full keel boats with tons of teak, so you better like varnishing. Some of the original 38s had black iron tanks, which is something to inspect before purchase. more
When I told Emily this, she said that meant Milo must be an old guy like me, since obviously, no young people would ever read my book. The following day I drove up to Belfast with a checkbook in my pocket and was pleased to find Milo was, in fact, still pretty young. Ka-ching! Score one for the geezers.
In early 2019, the 52ft steel expedition vessel Bagheera celebrated her 10th birthday. During that time, and in the years since, she has carried my wife, Krystina, our clients and me over 75,000 miles in Arctic and subarctic waters. This is the story of how Bagheera came to be . read more [links]
Emily, who was on a boat she already owned in Florida at the time, insisted she wanted to buy this one sight-unseen and urged me to hand Milo a check ASAP before some other opportunist swooped in and tried to grab it (as, indeed, another aspirant already had, preemptively offering $7,000 and making this the new asking price). Being the traditionalist that I am, though, I insisted on inspecting the boat and asking Milo some questions about it first.
We went for a heavily-built fiberglass 26ft catamaran with a small rig (a Heavenly Twins 26) and we stripped out the pressurized water system, as well as the electrical marine loo in exchange for simpler systems, to keep things easy to power, maintain, and repair.
While fishing requires a little investment – buying some fishing lines and lures – foraging is completely free and it’s super easy. [links]
Marine professionals are costly to hire; there is no denying that. If you don’t want to end up spending all your cruising kitty on repairs and upgrades, you’ll have to teach yourself some DIY skills. Get to know your boat, do some online research, ask questions on forums, and watch video tutorials. This will easily cut your maintenance costs to a fraction of the price.