Sailor from Olympia, WA jumping on board

zboatman · 01-10-2007, 12:34

I am evaluating boats and am looking for some input on a 41 ft Formosa Center Cockpit Ketch. Where is the best place to dig up info from those who have sailed her type? I am looking to take a boat blue water cruising

SkiprJohn · 01-10-2007, 12:43

Aloha Z,
Welcome aboard!! There is a forum member in Tacoma with a center cockpit 42foot Cascade. His name is SteveK and I think you can find him with a search in this forum.
We just came back from a trip up your way to Port Townsend and the Wooden Boat Festival. Great time.
The Formosa can develop some dry rot issues in the areas where glassed over plywood was used in their construction. Check for soft spots in the transom, cabin sides (especially under ports) and top and deck.
Having owned a bunch of different boats I would not go over a 36 footer again and would choose an aft cockpit design. Just my opinion.
Kind Regards,
JohnL

01-10-2007, 12:34	#1
zboatman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Olympia, WA Boat: Catalina 30 - Star Gazer Posts: 1	Sailor from Olympia, WA jumping on board I am evaluating boats and am looking for some input on a 41 ft Formosa Center Cockpit Ketch. Where is the best place to dig up info from those who have sailed her type? I am looking to take a boat blue water cruising __________________ Bryce Brisbin 925-787-5775 zboatman@gmail.com

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01-10-2007, 12:43	#2
SkiprJohn Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kea'au, Big Island, Hawaii Boat: Cascade, Cutter, 42 - "Casual" Posts: 5,553	Aloha Z, Welcome aboard!! There is a forum member in Tacoma with a center cockpit 42foot Cascade. His name is SteveK and I think you can find him with a search in this forum. We just came back from a trip up your way to Port Townsend and the Wooden Boat Festival. Great time. The Formosa can develop some dry rot issues in the areas where glassed over plywood was used in their construction. Check for soft spots in the transom, cabin sides (especially under ports) and top and deck. Having owned a bunch of different boats I would not go over a 36 footer again and would choose an aft cockpit design. Just my opinion. Kind Regards, JohnL