Best Blue Water 40 Ft. Boats from the 90's

[Sapphir3]

Don't know about the 90s boats, but if you want to go back a bit, the Acapulco 40 is a magnificent blue water boat. And they are still out there. When I bought mine the broker thought it was bulletproof.

[Scarlettn]

Tayana 42 or sometimes called the Vancouver 42 was mentioned earlier and I highly second that..
It's a very capable boat and a lot of bang for the buck! Beautiful classic lines, canoe stern. Ours is aft cockpit but we sometimes are jealous of the center cockpit, they both have pros and cons. They are all very different in terms of set up because they are semi custom when built. The only thing I recommend is making sure you have some hp on your engine. Ours is 76hp and that's not typical. You see a lot in the 38 to 45hp but the extra power is much better if you are in a tight spot. She's really heavy..15 tons.
Ours is an 86 and we have owned for about 9 years. Paid 114k in 2009. We're not cruisers in the full time since we are still working but we have managed over 3500 nautical miles including crossing gulf of Mexico twice, we did the Bahamas and Abaco islands, and we participated in the 2017 revival of the Habana Race to Cuba from St. Petersburg Florida.

[svresolute]

My wife and I cruised for 2 years on a Caliber 40 LRC, a boat that is purposefully designed for water sailing">blue water sailing. Great fuel and water capacity and a good performer. We sailed to Europe and back and through the entire eastern Caribbean without any issues.

[Briggers]

I would be interested to know what you think about the Hunter 430 as a blue water boat?
I have just bought a 1996 version and only moved it from Montenegro to Croatia - just about 90nm, all on the engine as there was no wind.
My first impression is there is just too much stuff on board:
9kva generator
Two AC sets
Two heating units
Very large inverter
Huge refrigerator unit
Two macerators
Two grey tanks.
Seems like over kill to me and it results in very little storage space.

[Fbfisher]

I think one of those questions was answered in the subject of the question. Is there any such thing as a “new” boat from the ‘90s? That would be a unicorn indeed.

Cheers,

F.

Originally Posted by Capt.Tom

I think first you need to give us an idea of your needs. How much money you have to spend... Do you need a shallow draft boat ... is speed an issue.... comfort..... how many cabins.... new or used boat.... etc...

Once you narrow down your needs, the boats will narrow down as well....

Discovery Yacht Group is designing a 42 for Distant Shores . It's not finished yet but it should be a real nice Blue cruiser.

Give some more info and I will try to help.

[Fbfisher]

You’re in luck, according to the link you posted it’s “no longer available”

Originally Posted by hamburking

Cabo Rico 38 (41LOA) $45k cdn, Toronto Canada. Could someone please buy this boat so i don't!

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details...equestSource=b

[Juho]

Originally Posted by Briggers

I would be interested to know what you think about the Hunter 430 as a blue water boat?
I have just bought a 1996 version and only moved it from Montenegro to Croatia - just about 90nm, all on the engine as there was no wind.
My first impression is there is just too much stuff on board:
9kva generator
Two AC sets
Two heating units
Very large inverter
Huge refrigerator unit
Two macerators
Two grey tanks.
Seems like over kill to me and it results in very little storage space.

Not necessarily an overkill. Assuming that you don't have too many people onboard, I would use one of the cabins as a huge and practical storage space. Better to store your clothes etc. there than in the bilge or lazarette or other small leftover spaces around the boat.

[Greg Mason]

I would take my David Pedrick Cheoy Lee 41 Offshore every day of the week. 1988, she came with 3 options. 2 extra coats of varnish below, aluminium toe rail and 5/8" teak decks. Extended fin internal keel, full skeg, 5 hatches, 4 dorades, sailed like a dream, kept her 14 years and sold her for what I paid. Did not get value on the improvements. Down below, if it was not headliner or countertop, it was teak, inside lockers and all.

[Cheechako]

Passport 40, 47
Wauquiez 40, 43
Tashiba 40

[scottfree1]

Being a "special needs" sailor (6' 10") I am partial to my gulf 32', the 39' would be nice if you can find one..

[Laurie watson]

Originally Posted by sailorboy1

I'm sorry, but this appears to be an internet forum groupie thread. Can you people seriously believe these old tired designs are the best choice? Even the builders of these old tired designs moved on to different designs that improved performance and comfort.

And seriously if you need to ask a forum what the best boat for you is, well ................. you aren't ready to decide on a boat!

Wow, note to self, don’t ask you for any help/advice !!

[scottfree1]

Originally Posted by Kenomac

This forum seems stuck on old boats, old designs, cheap prices for old people. Predominantly... old single male type people.

So you're the One young hot chick here, rich, single ready to mingle? Funny, on the internet those people usually turn out to be..

Predominantly... old single male type people.

[RobPatterson]

I love my Hans Christian 48T
http://https://www.fullcircleannapurna.com

[scottfree1]

Originally Posted by Laurie watson

Wow, note to self, don’t ask you for any help/advice !!

You got step up your internet game, it's no "SS Grandmas Basement" but since the invention of the internet and making $500,000 a week working from from home is not a problem may as go for it..

[daletournier]

Freedom 40/40. Fast, modern, seaworthy, roomy, strong, well built and not a cave inside.

http://www.ecys.com/boat/1995/freedo...ts/40-40/1366/