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14-07-2015, 00:30
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Sizing up for Hopping Ponds
Was wondering what size boat people would feel most comfortable [safe] in whilst doing a single-handed trans-pacific or atlantic go. I'm wanting to do so in a 27' but don't know if I'm underestimating the roughness, and overestimating my ability/how awesome the boat is.
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14-07-2015, 01:33
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Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Solent, England
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Re: Sizing up for Hopping Ponds
An Albin Vega has a strong reputation for a small boat, but it is all going to depend on the budget. A large yacht needing lots of money spent on it isn't the solution either. It always comes down to a compromise.
Pete
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14-07-2015, 02:52
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Location: Back in Montt.
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Re: Sizing up for Hopping Ponds
27 foot in the right boat is fine.... 50 foot wrong boat not fine...
As Boaty says it depends on how you want to look...and smell ...when you get to the other side.
A 25' Vertue or a 27' Vancouver good... a Hunter or Catalina of the same size maybe not so good...
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14-07-2015, 08:22
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Re: Sizing up for Hopping Ponds
Some very good discussion on this question in John Kretschmer's latest book - "Sailing a Serious Ocean." Would recommend book as a very informative and interesting read and there is a chapter on bluewater boats with his thoughts.
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14-07-2015, 13:05
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Virginia
Boat: Cadtana 431
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Re: Sizing up for Hopping Ponds
I would add that a smaller boat is usually slower, requiring more food and water and fuel to come with you, meaning the performance (miles per day) drops, meaning you could be out there...forever. A larger boat (usually) has better payload and can usually beat to weather better, so in a smaller boat your routing can be different - you go with the winds and the currents more.
A larger boat gives more payload for tools and books and "mod cons" (modern conveniences) that just might mean the difference between your saying, "This is great! I really enjoy ocean sailing! and "I'm not enjoying this! Anyone wanna buy a boat?"
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14-07-2015, 15:22
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Location: Kingston Ont Canada
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Re: Sizing up for Hopping Ponds
Not all 27' boats are equal. You need to be more specific about which make/model.
Personally, I would suggest at least 30'....but 35' would be better.
How about a nice Pearson 35?
Or here's a nice Pearson 365 Ketch, ready to go:
Sailboat | sailboats | Kingston | Kijiji
Asking price is $44k cdn... bet you could get it for $30k US.
Here's a Niagara 35, a tried and true blue water cruiser, for $29k cdn (or $20k us):
http://torontoyachtsales.com/boat_listing.php?id=57
Its also fully equipped and ready to go south.
With old boats at great prices...why do you want to cross on a smaller boat...is it a personal challenge? If its about the $$$, then a well equipped 27 will cost about the same as a well equipped 35, as shown above.
Also, which pond are you thinking of...the trade wind route from the canaries to the caribbean is easier than most other crossings.
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14-07-2015, 15:23
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Re: Sizing up for Hopping Ponds
Quote:
Originally Posted by sailsw00
I would add that a smaller boat is usually slower, requiring more food and water and fuel to come with you
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And less space to stow it all!
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14-07-2015, 21:12
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Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Malta
Boat: Nicholson 26
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Re: Sizing up for Hopping Ponds
Go and searboats.
Ph.ch for Mingming on the net. Will give you a good clue about small
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15-07-2015, 11:23
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Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Malta
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Re: Sizing up for Hopping Ponds
Sorry guys,
my laptop has a strange idea of constructing sentences...
I meant: Go on the Net and search for Mingming. Will give you a good pic what can be done with a small boat.
Ph.
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15-07-2015, 13:38
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Re: Sizing up for Hopping Ponds
To me a 27' boat is just a bit too small. Just too little room for the stuff you need. I would say 32' is the smallest size you can be semi-comfortable on. 35' is better yet...then the boat starts to get too big.
Good luck
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15-07-2015, 14:02
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Re: Sizing up for Hopping Ponds
Quote:
Originally Posted by cskerry
Was wondering what size boat people would feel most comfortable [safe] in whilst doing a single-handed trans-pacific or atlantic go. I'm wanting to do so in a 27' but don't know if I'm underestimating the roughness, and overestimating my ability/how awesome the boat is.
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Hmmm, I know I am going to get crucified for saying this, but probably the biggest "bang for the buck" in the "safe" - and maybe comfort - category would be to add a person as crew.
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15-07-2015, 14:59
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Cruising the Gulf of Mexico.
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Re: Sizing up for Hopping Ponds
Grab a West Snail 32 and smile.
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Looking for another pretty place to work on the boat.
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16-07-2015, 12:43
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Vancouver, BC
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Re: Sizing up for Hopping Ponds
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Originally Posted by hamburking
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That is a killer deal. I paid $55k for that same year and model of Niagara but my motor wasn't as nice. Good find for somebody. They're great boats.
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16-07-2015, 13:43
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: heading "south"
Boat: Hunter 410
Posts: 20,363
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Re: Sizing up for Hopping Ponds
Quote:
Originally Posted by cskerry
Was wondering what size boat people would feel most comfortable [safe] in whilst doing a single-handed trans-pacific or atlantic go. I'm wanting to do so in a 27' but don't know if I'm underestimating the roughness, and overestimating my ability/how awesome the boat is.
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In its' basic form this question probably comes up about weekly. For the most part people who have a 27' boat now will say 35' is as big as can be handled, while those with 40' boats now tend to say around 50'.
How far have you sailed on a 27' boat already and what was it?
To me it would be a 40-50' boat. Less than 40' not enough comfort and storage, more than 50' too much un-needed space for me. But that is based on sailing and living on the boat. If just long sailing as long as the boat is setup to single hand the larger the better far as just "more comfortable/safer".
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