Blue water doublehander.

JAck DeWitt · 02-01-2008, 10:04

Happy New Year to all. I'm new to the site and looking at a Crealock 34 to do an Atlantic crossing, doublehanded. Any ideas or suggestions of other more suitable boats? (Have not yet purchased the boat.)

mickmul · 02-01-2008, 10:28

Suitable is too broad a term Jack without some more info . . where are you based? Which direction you heading? (some boats easier to source one side of the pond, some on the other) any extended liveaboard plans? experience? age? Anyway, welcome!! You're in the right place to make friends and get the knowledge, and HNY to you too!!

**GordMay** · 02-01-2008, 12:01

Seaworthiness The Forgotten Factor ~ by C.A. Machaj
This book is one of the most informative works on seaworthiness in modern yachts. It tells you what works and why.

SkiprJohn · 02-01-2008, 12:52

Aloha Jack,
Welcome aboard!! I like Crealock designs and know that the 37 is a very capable off shore vessel. I don't know the 34 so can't give advice on it.
Hope you find the answers to all your questions here.
Kind Regards,
JohnL

**irwinsailor** · 02-01-2008, 13:07

The Valiant 40 would be a good choice in a double ender.

rebel heart · 02-01-2008, 14:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by irwinsailor

The Valiant 40 would be a good choice in a double ender.

Or a Hans Christian if you haven't won the lottery or robbed a bank recently

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02-01-2008, 10:04	#1
JAck DeWitt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2	Blue water doublehander. Happy New Year to all. I'm new to the site and looking at a Crealock 34 to do an Atlantic crossing, doublehanded. Any ideas or suggestions of other more suitable boats? (Have not yet purchased the boat.)

02-01-2008, 10:28	#2
mickmul Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ireland Boat: Van de Stadt 34' Posts: 268 Images: 1	Suitable is too broad a term Jack without some more info . . where are you based? Which direction you heading? (some boats easier to source one side of the pond, some on the other) any extended liveaboard plans? experience? age? Anyway, welcome!! You're in the right place to make friends and get the knowledge, and HNY to you too!! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

02-01-2008, 12:01	#3
GordMay Administrator Site Administrator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W Boat: C.L.O.D. (Cruiser Living On Dirt) Posts: 9,728 Images: 232	Seaworthiness The Forgotten Factor ~ by C.A. Machaj This book is one of the most informative works on seaworthiness in modern yachts. It tells you what works and why. __________________ Gord May ~~_/)_~~ (Gord & Maggie - "Southbound") "If you didn't have time/$ to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?"

02-01-2008, 13:07	#5
irwinsailor Moderator Site Helper Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Macatawa Michigan Boat: Amanda Faye 61' Custom Irwin aftcockpit ketch Posts: 1,382 Images: 106	The Valiant 40 would be a good choice in a double ender. __________________ *Gunner*

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02-01-2008, 12:52	#4
SkiprJohn Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kea'au, Big Island, Hawaii Boat: Cascade, Cutter, 42 - "Casual" Posts: 3,917	Aloha Jack, Welcome aboard!! I like Crealock designs and know that the 37 is a very capable off shore vessel. I don't know the 34 so can't give advice on it. Hope you find the answers to all your questions here. Kind Regards, JohnL

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