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06-03-2015, 09:42
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: MO
Boat: 1998 27' Rinker
Posts: 19
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Planning Ahead
Hi everybody, new to the site and first time poster. I'm currently landlocked in Missouri but planning to move to Florida in the next 5 years. We are wanting to live on a boat and do small voyages, (The Keys, and the Caribbean Islands.) My question is what size of boat will I need to safely sail these waters? Would a 35ft. be good or do I need to look into something bigger? Thank You very much I really enjoy reading everybody's posts.
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06-03-2015, 10:04
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Skagit City, WA
Posts: 25,754
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Re: Planning Ahead
A 35 should be great for a couple. A good size to handle readily. All the way to Trinidad is only "overnighters" at the longest.
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06-03-2015, 10:06
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: daytona beach florida
Boat: csy 37
Posts: 2,976
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Re: Planning Ahead
35 feet will do just fine for two people. Perfect for Florida and the Bahamas. We do it in a 37 footer and sometimes I wish it were a bit smaller.
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06-03-2015, 10:47
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: MO
Boat: 1998 27' Rinker
Posts: 19
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Re: Planning Ahead
Thank you for your input. We currently have a 27ft. on Table Rock Lake and I can't wait till we can sell everything and move!
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06-03-2015, 11:29
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Valencia, Spain
Boat: SAGA 27 AK
Posts: 509
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Re: Planning Ahead
IMO 35ft is an ideal cruising size, the bigger you get the more expensive it will get, both to buy to handle, and to maintain.
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07-03-2015, 05:39
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Senior Cruiser
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W
Boat: (Cruiser Living On Dirt)
Posts: 51,693
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Re: Planning Ahead
Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, Robbie.
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07-03-2015, 16:44
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Florida
Boat: Matlack, Trawler, 48 ft
Posts: 1,090
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Re: Planning Ahead
Welcome & greetings from SW Florida. A 35' would be fine cruising Florida & the Caribbean. We've seen smaller on our cruises. It all depends on comfort and affordability.
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07-03-2015, 22:08
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: MO
Boat: 1998 27' Rinker
Posts: 19
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Re: Planning Ahead
Thank you everybody. I'm sure I'll have lots more questions!
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22-03-2015, 22:24
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 1
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Re: Planning Ahead
Quote:
Originally Posted by Robbie430
Hi everybody, new to the site and first time poster. I'm currently landlocked in Missouri but planning to move to Florida in the next 5 years. We are wanting to live on a boat and do small voyages, (The Keys, and the Caribbean Islands.) My question is what size of boat will I need to safely sail these waters? Would a 35ft. be good or do I need to look into something bigger? Thank You very much I really enjoy reading everybody's posts.
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We are planning a similar move. Love to hear others experiences in moving from normal life to live aboard!
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23-03-2015, 10:45
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Skagit City, WA
Posts: 25,754
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Re: Planning Ahead
One thought, keep in mind that a lot of your time will be in the cockpit... even at anchor. Some things that are a plus for the Caribe:
1) Comfortable cockpit seating, and good size cockpit.
2) A design that works well with a Dodger and Bimini.. watch for boom and winch handle clearance etc.
3) Dingy stowage; davits, or room on the foredeck for the size dingy you need etc.
4) Less importantly , a swim step or stern exit is nice for snorkeling etc.
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28-03-2015, 19:43
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 16
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Re: Planning Ahead
Have a 46' Cockpit Motor Yacht. Good size. Twin diesels. I can handle myself. Good space, two cabins and a decent galley. 1 and a half full heads. Even has a tub. Really a condo on water. Good access to the water via cockpit. Lived on it for two years. Haven't regretted it a bit.
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29-03-2015, 05:56
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Senior Cruiser
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W
Boat: (Cruiser Living On Dirt)
Posts: 51,693
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Re: Planning Ahead
Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, NHcruiser.
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31-03-2015, 10:46
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: MO
Boat: 1998 27' Rinker
Posts: 19
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Re: Planning Ahead
Thank you everybody!
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