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Forum: Monohull Sailboats

04-05-2016, 18:54

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Getting into blue water Cruising

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Posted By ozskipper

Re: Getting into blue water Cruising

Under normal circumstances I would agree you Boatman. But our friend knows he has limited skills and knowledge. Having been in Bass strait in its glory, I really wouldnt recommend that journey for...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

04-05-2016, 18:38

Replies: 41

Getting into blue water Cruising

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Posted By ozskipper

Re: Getting into blue water Cruising

There are plenty of delivery skippers around. Getting it back from Tas would be a great trip with the right skipper and at least one experienced crew. (all at a cost of course).

That said, your...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

04-05-2016, 18:02

Replies: 41

Getting into blue water Cruising

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Posted By ozskipper

Re: Getting into blue water Cruising

The swansons used to be built on the Central Coast NSW many many years back. They are not a full keel.. Rather a long fin keel. I am pretty sure the Keel is moulded on. Not bolted on.

Your...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

28-04-2016, 23:45

Replies: 41

Getting into blue water Cruising

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Posted By ozskipper

Re: Getting into blue water Cruising

Bass Strait, Urrg.. Been there done that in winter. Double urrg

Anyhow. What will be more important is your abilty to look after the boat in said conditions. All the boats mentioned so far can...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

23-04-2016, 00:59

Replies: 41

Getting into blue water Cruising

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Posted By ozskipper

Re: Getting into blue water Cruising

Duncansons are also very well respected. There would be nothing shameful or dangerous taking one of those across "the pond". Though, I would suspect that you would pay more for a blue water ready...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

22-04-2016, 04:25

Replies: 41

Getting into blue water Cruising

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Posted By ozskipper

Re: Getting into blue water Cruising

Cavs are a tough and well respected blue water boat. You will generally find them from low 30ks to 50k at the top.

They are fine for a couple. But not much good to take lots and lots of water...

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