The Perfect Boat for Cruising?

**Ex-Calif** · 31-05-2007, 07:01

I thought I might post this as a little inspiration for those wondering how much boat and how much money you need to go long range cruising.

This boat was in a slip in Sebana Cove Malaysia in March of this year. Looks like an interesting conversion. If I recall it was from Russia (Vladivostok). So if you are motivated to leave where you are, apparently it can be done quite economically.

SkiprJohn · 31-05-2007, 11:32

"A thing of beauty is a joy forever."
JohnL

Redbull addict · 31-05-2007, 13:33

WHOA?!?!

dana-tenacity · 31-05-2007, 14:30

20 years ago met a french COUPLE cruising a lifeboat converted to a gaff cutter, Solomon Is I think, no headroom, sold the boat when she got pregnant ( always a risk on a boat where you can't stand up.)

Lynx · 31-05-2007, 20:45

This $$$$ to go cruising post comes up quite often. You can cruise the USA for a year in less than 10g's including boat IF you can handle a small boat.

How much do you need in a boat to be happy cruising if it means going or not going?

**Kai Nui** · 31-05-2007, 23:29

Hmmmm. Well, I guess to each his own. Nothing about that boat appeals to me, and the low cost does not offset the asthetics. style may not account for much, but it is something.

Lancerbye · 01-06-2007, 11:22

I guess it depends on application and personal taste for, asthetics sake that boat needs ballast tanks for diving so we don't have to look at it.

31-05-2007, 07:01	#1
Ex-Calif Moderator Site Helper Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Boat: Maxi 77 - Relax Lah! Posts: 3,024 Images: 4	The Perfect Boat for Cruising? I thought I might post this as a little inspiration for those wondering how much boat and how much money you need to go long range cruising. This boat was in a slip in Sebana Cove Malaysia in March of this year. Looks like an interesting conversion. If I recall it was from Russia (Vladivostok). So if you are motivated to leave where you are, apparently it can be done quite economically. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Dan Relax Lah! - Changi Sailing Club Passion is inversely proportional to the amount of real information available - Benford

31-05-2007, 23:29	#6
Kai Nui Captain Site Administrator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Moss Landing, Ca Boat: 37' Piver Lodestar - Kai Nui Posts: 4,392 Images: 80	Hmmmm. Well, I guess to each his own. Nothing about that boat appeals to me, and the low cost does not offset the asthetics. style may not account for much, but it is something. __________________ There is no better bilge pump than a scared sailor with a bucket. KAI NUI

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31-05-2007, 11:32	#2
SkiprJohn Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kea'au, Big Island, Hawaii Boat: Cascade, Cutter, 42 - "Casual" Posts: 3,767	"A thing of beauty is a joy forever." JohnL

31-05-2007, 13:33	#3
Redbull addict Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 94	WHOA?!?!

31-05-2007, 14:30	#4
dana-tenacity Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Whangaparaoa,NZ Boat: The Squid is launched and sailing Posts: 460	20 years ago met a french COUPLE cruising a lifeboat converted to a gaff cutter, Solomon Is I think, no headroom, sold the boat when she got pregnant ( always a risk on a boat where you can't stand up.)

31-05-2007, 20:45	#5
Lynx Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Boat: MacGregor 26M Lynx Posts: 350	This $$$$ to go cruising post comes up quite often. You can cruise the USA for a year in less than 10g's including boat IF you can handle a small boat. How much do you need in a boat to be happy cruising if it means going or not going?

01-06-2007, 11:22	#7
Lancerbye Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Middle East in the winter, West Coast of Canada in the summer for this year. Boat: Lancer 44 Motorsailer Posts: 602 Images: 27	I guess it depends on application and personal taste for, asthetics sake that boat needs ballast tanks for diving so we don't have to look at it.