larger cruising boat recommendations

[offshore27ns]

Hi

new here...first post

considering a cruising sailboat. Would like to take my family away for a year or two to see the sights. The plan would be to continue to own the boat and use it locally in the NE after the big trip.

wants

three cabins (one needs bunks or separate beds)
two heads
easy to handle double handed
better than averagae performance for a cruising sailboat
bow thruster
under 60 ft

I have been looking at Hylas 56 and Oyster but concerned they may be hard to doublehand. Also started looking at Hanse.

a little direction and advice would be appreciated

[Cavalier]

Are you thinking used or new? If older, how much older would be a problem for you? (10 years, 20years) - are you thinking about a watermaker, washing machine etc? As your family's expected comfort level will have a direct impact on the type and useability of storage and utility lockers, tankage etc.

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[offshore27ns]

Originally Posted by Cavalier

Are you thinking used or new? If older, how much older would be a problem for you? (10 years, 20years) - are you thinking about a watermaker, washing machine etc? As your family's expected comfort level will have a direct impact on the type and useability of storage and utility lockers, tankage etc.

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good questions
used
like to be less than 5 years old
water maker and washers nice but not a deal breaker
would like some comfort

[Steadman Uhlich]

Originally Posted by offshore27ns

Hi

new here...first post

considering a cruising sailboat. Would like to take my family away for a year or two to see the sights. The plan would be to continue to own the boat and use it locally in the NE after the big trip.

wants

three cabins (one needs bunks or separate beds)
two heads
easy to handle double handed
better than averagae performance for a cruising sailboat
bow thruster
under 60 ft

I have been looking at Hylas 56 and Oyster but concerned they may be hard to doublehand. Also started looking at Hanse.

a little direction and advice would be appreciated

Howdy and Welcome Aboard CF!

The following is offered in a friendly tone of voice and with the sole intent to help you get helpful answers from others.

Regardless of size or number of berths or gear you may want, the most important thing to indicate in a post that asks for boat suggestions is...

What is the Maximum Asking Price you will consider?

This also assumes you will have the funds necessary to do any kind of necessary repairs to the boat (if used) and that upgrades (toys you want) are extra and that maintenance is something you intend to cover as well as other incidental fees (taxes, etc.). All of that would be extra, or above the Asking Price.

Clearly stating the "Maximum Asking Price" (which is very different from a "budget") will help others here steer you towards boats that may fit your other desires.

Best of luck on your boat search!

[daysgoneby]

Outbound 52
Outbound 52 Gallery - Outbound Yachts

Hallberg-Rassy 55
Hallberg-Rassy 55

Boréal 55
Boréal 55: yacht for underwater exploration | Boreal Yachts

Discovery 55
https://www.discoveryyachts.com/our-.../discovery-55/

Heyman Yachts 57′
57' Centre Cockpit Sloop - Heyman Yachts

Najad 570 CC
Najad 570 CC | Najad

AMEL 64
AMEL 64 - The elegance of a high-performance boat

[offshore27ns]

Originally Posted by Steady Hand

Howdy and Welcome Aboard CF!

The following is offered in a friendly tone of voice and with the sole intent to help you get helpful answers from others.

Regardless of size or number of berths or gear you may want, the most important thing to indicate in a post that asks for boat suggestions is...

What is the Maximum Asking Price you will consider?

This also assumes you will have the funds necessary to do any kind of necessary repairs to the boat (if used) and that upgrades (toys you want) are extra and that maintenance is something you intend to cover as well as other incidental fees (taxes, etc.). All of that would be extra, or above the Asking Price.



Clearly stating the "Maximum Asking Price" (which is very different from a "budget") will help others here steer you towards boats that may fit your other desires.

Best of luck on your boat search!

Great points. Budget is not a major factor if value is there. $1,000,000 or less would be no problem

[Steadman Uhlich]

Originally Posted by daysgoneby

Outbound 52
Outbound 52 Gallery - Outbound Yachts

Hallberg-Rassy 55
Hallberg-Rassy 55

Boréal 55
Boréal 55: yacht for underwater exploration | Boreal Yachts

Discovery 55
https://www.discoveryyachts.com/our-.../discovery-55/

Heyman Yachts 57′
57' Centre Cockpit Sloop - Heyman Yachts

Najad 570 CC
Najad 570 CC | Najad

AMEL 64
AMEL 64 - The elegance of a high-performance boat

Nice list!

[daysgoneby]

Originally Posted by Steady Hand

Nice list!

If the budget is around a million I'd look at a used Hallberg-Rassy,

2003 Hallberg-Rassy HR 53 Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com

Stunning yacht
1998 Hallberg-Rassy 62 Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com

see the vid

[offshore27ns]

Originally Posted by daysgoneby

If the budget is around a million I'd look at a used Hallberg-Rassy,

2003 Hallberg-Rassy HR 53 Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com

Stunning yacht
1998 Hallberg-Rassy 62 Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com

Thanks. I would be after something built from 2012 forward. Also would like some performance and speed

[daysgoneby]

Originally Posted by offshore27ns

Thanks. I would be after something built from 2012 forward. Also would like some performance and speed

I would recommend signing up for this site, it will help you to determine what to look for.
https://www.morganscloud.com/about/

[offshore27ns]

Originally Posted by daysgoneby

How far are you willing to travel to find the right yacht.

Prefer NA but would go to Europe

[Matt Johnson]

2011 Southerly 57 RS Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com

Awesome boat.... Lifting keel for the shallow areas, great view from the inside, and push button everything to easily single hand.

I like spending other peoples money.
Matt

[UNCIVILIZED]

If you're thinking that there will be 2 primary crew onboard, AKA doublehanded, then the boat needs to be fully set up to be singlehanded (by the smallest, weakest, least experienced crewmember). And everyone onboard MUST be comfortable doing every job onboard, including; being the skipper/driver during docking, & also for every emergency imaginable. With this being something of a sticking point with the majority of women out there, particularly on boats over 40'.

A while back I created an (unpolished) DIY Boatbuying Sticky, linked below. And in it there are some questions to ask of yourself & your family which will help you to narrow down what boat will best suit you. Plus there are lots, & lots of links to other self-educational resources which will help you with this. Including some to the websites of professionals who specialize in matching people with boats.
It's a lotta' info, but most find it/much of the info in it helpful. Just kinda' ignore it's seemingly irrelavent title & read on.
http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...ml#post2206710

BTW, You do realize that with this kind of budget you can afford a really, really nice 40'-45' catamaran, right? Even a fully custom, or semi-custom one. Where the ride & lifestyle will be a lot more comfortable. Along with ease of access from the water, etc.
Take a peek at this Sail Surf ROAM

[Telesail]

At that budget, you can look for a new monohull rather than a used boat and get it set up exactly the way you want. I would recommend looking at interestingsailboats.blogspot.pt. It is run by Polux from this site and has a lot of info on fast cruisers.

You have not talked about what kind of sailing you intend but if it is voyaging rather than cruising then you may want to look at Garcia Expedition, Alubat Ovni or Cigale, Amels of various stripes, etc. Also look at X yachts - the X6 sounds a fraction large but there may be something in their range that works.

There are several multihull options (again, new and customized) that would fit into your budget as well.

[offshore27ns]

Originally Posted by funjohnson

2011 Southerly 57 RS Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com

Awesome boat.... Lifting keel for the shallow areas, great view from the inside, and push button everything to easily single hand.

I like spending other peoples money.
Matt

This is a contender for sure.

Would need to learn more about the swing keel and twin rudders. Any concerns with the. Swing keel?