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aussie pete · 15-03-2008, 23:40

Hi Everyone,
I'm new to this board and currently boatless. I have had numerous yachts over the years from a Hood 23 to a Cuttyhunk 38 which I built myself over a 4 year period. I've done some racing but i am a born cruiser. I like to smell the roses on the way; the racing guys get too serious for my liking.

I'm currently looking at getting into another boat, something around 36 feet. I would like to set it up for shorthanded sailing. As I get older, comfort is more and more important to me. I weould love a big catamaran but the cost $500 k plus is prohibitive for me. I can get a good cruising monohull (36') for around $A120K.

My ideal boat would have bow and stern thrusters, a good shower, dinghy in davits and a good reliable watermaker, pus plent of solar and wind generating capacity.

I am 62 and one of the things on my bucket list (as in the movie) is to cross a significant body of water singlehanded. I'm thinking Brisbane to Noumea which is around 900nm and a beam reach all the way (theoretically).

I've already found a lot of interesting information and look forward to being able to contribute.

All the best to you all

Aussie Pete

Steve Pope · 15-03-2008, 23:48

Yeah Gidday, good to have another anzac on the forum, may your plans come to life.

cooper · 15-03-2008, 23:52

gday back.....and welcome

**SkiprJohn** · 16-03-2008, 00:55

Aloha Pete,
Welcome aboard! We'll be the same age until a week from now when I have another birthday. They certainly swing around quickly now.
Good choice on what to cruise with but I wouldn't worry too much about bow and stern thruster.
Kind Regards,
JohnL