Vote On the 'Best Blue Water Cruising Sailboat of All Time'

[Steadman Uhlich]

Dashew Beowulf and smaller Deerfoot boats based on same design principles.

Amel Maramu. (and following models, Supermaramu)

[bfloyd4445]

Originally Posted by Boatguy30

Wauquiez Amphitrite. The Oyster 39 is very similar, but I have not been aboard an oyster. Owned A43 -138 for 3.5 years. A true blue water boat, not a great coastal cruiser.

question: What, besides size, would in your opinion be the main diferences between a good blue water and a good coastal crusier? Seems to me most Water boats">blue water boats spend most of their lives in costal waters anyway

[Pegu Club]

After all these pages, the real answer is my sailboat, sorry everyone else......��

[smj]

Originally Posted by bfloyd4445

question: What, besides size, would in your opinion be the main diferences between a good blue water and a good coastal crusier? Seems to me most blue water boats spend most of their lives in costal waters anyway

Draft?


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[garrobito]

Amel.. I owned a Maramu, sold it (always regret..), sailed the supermaramu.. definitely, the best bluewater monohull I sailed...

[deluxe68]

Pacific Seacraft 37 - For one or two people.

Pacific Seacraft 44 - For two to four people.

Any Hallberg Rassy if you have the $$$$$$.

[muttskie]

Originally Posted by deluxe68

Pacific Seacraft 37 - For one or two people.

Pacific Seacraft 44 - For two to four people.

Any Hallberg Rassy if you have the $$$$$$.

Yay!

[Paul J. Nolan]

Wanderer III.

Paul J. Nolan

[Don C L]

If a Hughes 48 is not on the list someone's not paying attention.

[LEOCAT66]

Pan Oceanic 46.

[bfloyd4445]

Originally Posted by smj

Draft?


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a couple of feet difference would not mean much. We are talking costal vs. bluewater not delta or inland lakes and waterways craft for which draft would be extremely important

[WindwardPrinces]

Originally Posted by bfloyd4445

a couple of feet difference would not mean much. We are talking costal vs. bluewater not delta or inland lakes and waterways craft for which draft would be extremely important

If you plan on spending some time in Florida and the Bahamas in your blue water boat, draft is important.

[Don C L]

Originally Posted by bfloyd4445

question: What, besides size, would in your opinion be the main diferences between a good blue water and a good coastal crusier? Seems to me most blue water boats spend most of their lives in costal waters anyway

I'll jump in on that one. Bluewater: I'd say the layout of the interior is well designed to be safe and comfortable in a seaway while heeled over, lots of handholds, a companionway area that can take a splash or two, berths that are comfortable for crew going off watch, on either tack (preferably not up in the bow!), aft cabin or big quarter berths, very accessible engine room, rock solid hull with a very sea-kindly motion, fairly full keel with a keel hung rudder or a skeg-hung rudder for strength/resistance to damage... have I missed anything? Oh, staysails and mizzens (either yawl or ketch) can come in handy too... just my preferences...

[WindwardPrinces]

Allied Mistress 39

Oldie but goody ketch with a good layout. Most have center cockpit. Roomy engine compartment.

[smj]

Originally Posted by WindwardPrinces

If you plan on spending some time in Florida and the Bahamas in your blue water boat, draft is important.

No doubt, a huge difference.


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