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CaptBrosnan · 25-07-2009, 20:46

mates,
I need help picking the boat that will be my home.
Im leaving in mid november to reside in the abacos for the winter.
Here are the options tell me which tou would pick and why.
Crew will just be me and my girlfriend.
If you are convincing enough i will add it to my short - list of boats to visit. in 2 weeks. keep in mind a 20k budget and i only have 300$ for repairs each month

Click the link below to view me spreadsheet of boat options....
http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?k...jVmFYTXc&hl=en
Then let me know.
Especially if you have cruised for an extended period in the bahamas.

Also let me know if you would like to pair up to cross the gulf stream in november because i need a partner boat!!

Thanks!

sww914 · 25-07-2009, 21:48

It says I can't view that spreadsheet because I'm not signed in as you.

**Boracay** · 26-07-2009, 00:09

With your budget and time frame it sounds like you have quite a few frogs to kiss in not very much time.

I put $15 - $25k, South East USA, sail, Fibreglass into New and Used Yachts for Sale - YachtWorld.com and got 130 hits.

Some random selections:-
9m Morgan Out Island 305 (1978)
9m Caliber Tri Cabin (1985)
8m Choey Lee Off Shore (1969)
9m Pearson 28 MkII (1986)
8m Erickson 26 (1988)

All looked like they would need upgrading.

I you choose a few from Yachtworld other members may be able to comment on their suitability.

CaptBrosnan · 26-07-2009, 09:28

Fixed the link here it is

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?k...jVmFYTXc&hl=en

CaptBrosnan · 26-07-2009, 09:35

djc1 · 26-07-2009, 12:12

I've made several trips to and through the Bahamas. Draft is a major consideration... 4' is better than 5'.
The 33' Morgan O/I or the shallow draft 30' Catalina would be pleasant accomodations. Good Luck!
Also.... if you have the chance, spend some time in the Exumas.

Cheechako · 26-07-2009, 15:55

pick a solid boat with shoal draft, the best engine and a good mainsail and large jib/lapper. (not a huge genoa), those are the most important points, in theory, everything else is a luxury... except the dingy!

Sailingbeagles · 27-07-2009, 07:00

At the risk of being a damp rag on this (because I think the idea of pitching it all and going to the Bahamas is a great one!), why the extremely short time line? What is your experience on a sailboat and doing maintenance on such?

We are headed to the Bahamas this winter on our 28' Bristol Channel Cutter, which we have owned for 17 years and cruised on extensively for 3 years about 12 years ago. We decided in January of 2009 we would leave in October, and this still feels like a short time line - and this is on a boat we KNOW inside and out and doesn't need a whole lot of work. My husband can fix ANYTHING and has spent the bulk of the time since we decided to go doing the upgrades to radio systems, making a new awning, etc.

There are good boats with solid bones that are worth the money and time spent getting them ready - and there are boats you can spend money on and might as well be throwing it down the toilet. Only you can know your capabilities, which translates to what kind of work you can tackle on board (which impacts budget)

Sorry to not answer your question, but perhaps knowing your boating and boat maintenance experience can help others answer the question more accurately.

good luck!

Nica

Vasco · 27-07-2009, 07:11

Condition, condition, condition. Nobody can pick your boat for you. You have to inspect them (if you're familiar with boats) and then get a survey, even for a 20K boat as you don't want to plunk down your money and end up with a hole in the water that you have to pour money into. For instance $300 will get you a few halyards so money goes fast when you have to fix a boat.

Janice · 27-07-2009, 10:31

It will be almost 2 years from the time we decided to cruise and when we will throw the dock lines off. I can't image feeling safe in a boat you just buy and take off with. Every inch of our boat has been checked out and repaired/upgraded/etc.

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