Boats for Tall Sailors? - Page 2

SkiprJohn · 08-01-2009, 11:53

My 6' 7" friend bought a Cal 2-46 many years ago. Its for sale here on the Big Island in Kona. I'm going over to help him rig his mizzen mast tomorrow.
kind regards,
JohnL

Kanani · 08-01-2009, 12:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkiprJohn

My 6' 7" friend bought a Cal 2-46 many years ago. Its for sale here on the Big Island in Kona. I'm going over to help him rig his mizzen mast tomorrow.
kind regards,
JohnL

Cal 246 would be an excellent choice IMHO. I delivered one to Hawaii from California many years ago. I was very comfortable in that boat and was impressed with it too.

swagman · 08-01-2009, 12:17

Hi Dave,
Good luck with your quest. As the Irish might say, your choices are going to be governed by whether you have a long body (in which case yoo need a higher cabin top) or longer legs (in which case you need a deeper draft). ;-)
Enjoy
JOHN

JustDave45 · 08-01-2009, 15:29

Wow where else could you ask a question about a particular boat and the designer offers to answer specific questions !?

Mr.Perry the Passport is indeed number one or two on our list and I am concerned about the headroom in the galley as it is located under the cockpit, while I have you how about the numbers on berth lengths as well ?

I agree with most of you that headroom in cabins is not that critical, and most shower heads hit me in my chest even on dry land, but my wife really has gotten spoiled with a chef for a husband so being able to stand upright in the galley is a must.

Again thanks for all the info and advice

Kanani · 08-01-2009, 15:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustDave45

Wow where else could you ask a question about a particular boat and the designer offers to answer specific questions !?

Mr.Perry the Passport is indeed number one or two on our list and I am concerned about the headroom in the galley as it is located under the cockpit, while I have you how about the numbers on berth lengths as well ?

I agree with most of you that headroom in cabins is not that critical, and most shower heads hit me in my chest even on dry land, but my wife really has gotten spoiled with a chef for a husband so being able to stand upright in the galley is a must.

Again thanks for all the info and advice

The later Passports are a different animal from my earlier Passport. However, I have been in the later Passport 47CC.
PASSPORT YACHTS ANNAPOLIS

The galley has quite comfortable head-room. I believe that it is the same as the main-salon.

That Passport 47 is one fine vessel IMHO....anyone would be happy to own that boat and it would be a great world cruising vessel. That hull design is basically the same as my Passport 45 and the most comfortable that I have sailed.

bob perry · 08-01-2009, 16:01

If we are talking about the new 515 Passport cc then the headroom in the galley should be almost 6'5" and 7' in the salon. The owner's double B measures 6'8" on the drawing.

bytownboy · 08-01-2009, 17:42

I'm 6'3" and recently purchased a sailboat. Headroom was a problem in at least 70% of the boats I looked at. I looked at many boats and finally chose a 1988 43' Morgan Classic. It is centre cockpit and has a huge galley, great engine room and tons of headroom throughout.

I'm sure some of the old salts will question whether you can sail it 'anywhere' but it did sail the Carribean for years and I have the utmost confidence in it.

bytownboy · 08-01-2009, 17:43

Whoops, typo. That should have read 41' Morgan Classic.

Kanani · 08-01-2009, 18:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by bytownboy

Whoops, typo. That should have read 41' Morgan Classic.

I've seen Morgans all over the place. They're a fine boat....

mjcarey · 21-01-2009, 14:59

Hi Dave,
pls keep me informed of your search for the perfect boat for tall sailors, maybe we can even make a list. I have seen the Hunters and they usually have excellent headroom depending on the year and model. Most of the IPY's i've seen have 6'5" headroom and a few models even have 6"9+.
Its so easy for the little people to choose from almost any boat as everything is made for their height, (including pants shirts doors, etc etc etc..)
I am planning a trip to the BVI this spring to take a learn to sail course so I will board as many boats possible (mostly with permission) in my quest for headroom.

Mike C. (6'6")
Albuquerque NM

bstreep · 02-02-2009, 22:51

I just got around to measuring ours:

Guest stateroom: 6'4"
Main Salon: 6'8"
Galley: 7'
Master Stateroom: 6'6"

All doorways are 6'2"

zeehag · 05-02-2009, 09:18

i know ericson 35mII has 6'1" headroom and the formosa and other garden designs are very tall person oriented----my main salon has more headroom than height of any man i have ever seen--even my 6'8 brother........the galley is about 6'1 under the beams and more between them........

tallboy · 06-02-2009, 06:53

Well look for boats where the designers have been are are tall. Some examples Bruce Roberts, Charly Morgan, Ted Irwin, Bill Tripp and William Lapworth. Usually when standing headroom is sufficient you may find at least one bunk suitable for your height.

oceansoul63 · 06-02-2009, 07:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustDave45

...I am 6'5" and my wife is 5'12"...

Uh... wouldn't 5'12" be 6'?

Soundbounder · 06-02-2009, 08:52

As far as smaller boats go, the Bristol 24 had good headroom for such a small boat.

08-01-2009, 12:17	#18
swagman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Winter - land based UK south coast. Summer - sailing. We are currently on slow passage to Portugal. Boat: Hanse 461 - Swagman Posts: 1,316	Hi Dave, Good luck with your quest. As the Irish might say, your choices are going to be governed by whether you have a long body (in which case yoo need a higher cabin top) or longer legs (in which case you need a deeper draft). ;-) Enjoy JOHN __________________ Read our boring cruising blog via http://www.yotblog.com/swagman/3099

02-02-2009, 22:51	#26
bstreep Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX/Corpus Christi, TX Boat: 1990 Macintosh 47, "Merlin" Posts: 741	I just got around to measuring ours: Guest stateroom: 6'4" Main Salon: 6'8" Galley: 7' Master Stateroom: 6'6" All doorways are 6'2" __________________ Bill Streep San Antonio/Corpus Christi, TX

05-02-2009, 09:18	#27
zeehag Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: san diego under a bridge--or wherever i might be cruising ...lol... Boat: formosa yankee clipper 41 Posts: 491	i know ericson 35mII has 6'1" headroom and the formosa and other garden designs are very tall person oriented----my main salon has more headroom than height of any man i have ever seen--even my 6'8 brother........the galley is about 6'1 under the beams and more between them........ __________________ a woman must have....a set of screwdrivers,.....wrench,....anda black lace bra......

06-02-2009, 08:52	#30
Soundbounder Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Long Island Sound Boat: Bristol 30 Posts: 119	As far as smaller boats go, the Bristol 24 had good headroom for such a small boat. __________________ http://soundbounder.blogspot.com/

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08-01-2009, 11:53	#16
SkiprJohn Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kea'au, Big Island, Hawaii Boat: Cascade, Cutter, 42 - "Casual" Posts: 5,191	My 6' 7" friend bought a Cal 2-46 many years ago. Its for sale here on the Big Island in Kona. I'm going over to help him rig his mizzen mast tomorrow. kind regards, JohnL

08-01-2009, 15:29	#19
JustDave45 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lynchburg, TN Boat: 89 BumbleBee 17', 26' Galaxy Aft Cabin Posts: 16	Wow where else could you ask a question about a particular boat and the designer offers to answer specific questions !? Mr.Perry the Passport is indeed number one or two on our list and I am concerned about the headroom in the galley as it is located under the cockpit, while I have you how about the numbers on berth lengths as well ? I agree with most of you that headroom in cabins is not that critical, and most shower heads hit me in my chest even on dry land, but my wife really has gotten spoiled with a chef for a husband so being able to stand upright in the galley is a must. Again thanks for all the info and advice

08-01-2009, 16:01	#21
bob perry Commercial Vendor Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 259	If we are talking about the new 515 Passport cc then the headroom in the galley should be almost 6'5" and 7' in the salon. The owner's double B measures 6'8" on the drawing.

08-01-2009, 17:42	#22
bytownboy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vancouver Island BC Boat: 41' Morgan Classic Posts: 33	I'm 6'3" and recently purchased a sailboat. Headroom was a problem in at least 70% of the boats I looked at. I looked at many boats and finally chose a 1988 43' Morgan Classic. It is centre cockpit and has a huge galley, great engine room and tons of headroom throughout. I'm sure some of the old salts will question whether you can sail it 'anywhere' but it did sail the Carribean for years and I have the utmost confidence in it.

08-01-2009, 17:43	#23
bytownboy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vancouver Island BC Boat: 41' Morgan Classic Posts: 33	Whoops, typo. That should have read 41' Morgan Classic.

21-01-2009, 14:59	#25
mjcarey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 5	Hi Dave, pls keep me informed of your search for the perfect boat for tall sailors, maybe we can even make a list. I have seen the Hunters and they usually have excellent headroom depending on the year and model. Most of the IPY's i've seen have 6'5" headroom and a few models even have 6"9+. Its so easy for the little people to choose from almost any boat as everything is made for their height, (including pants shirts doors, etc etc etc..) I am planning a trip to the BVI this spring to take a learn to sail course so I will board as many boats possible (mostly with permission) in my quest for headroom. Mike C. (6'6") Albuquerque NM

06-02-2009, 06:53	#28
tallboy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 30	Well look for boats where the designers have been are are tall. Some examples Bruce Roberts, Charly Morgan, Ted Irwin, Bill Tripp and William Lapworth. Usually when standing headroom is sufficient you may find at least one bunk suitable for your height.

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